Pilgrim Creek Studios Artist Kerrie Warren
A contemporary abstract expressionist, Kerrie Warren is both a painter and potter who creates large scale works on linen, ceramic sculptures and installations that really must be seen to be believed!
Monumental paintings unleash a sense of place and how she feels about it, rather than what appears to the eye.
Constantly pushing boundaries, the artist explores the forces of Mother Nature and weaves the energy of her seasons into the breathtaking creations.
You may have recently visited her studios during Open Studios West Gippsland? Local events such as these give Kerrie the opportunity to show off her extraordinary artworks, and in return give visitors a hidden insight into the ever evolving philosophy behind them.
I thoroughly enjoyed walking through the large purpose-built painting studio, and on the same property in Crossover in stark contrast, the old dairy which now houses the potter.
Here she, and resident artist Judi Money, explore the delicate balance of life through ceramics, all the while enjoying the view of the garden and an occasional visit from the curious finches that pop in and out at their leisure.
It’s a very special place, one among many along the art trail where visitors have an opportunity to see where the creative ideas are born, a place where one can stop and take in a breath of fresh air whilst enjoying the spectacular scenery and general ambience of West Gippsland.
- Words by Amber Rhodes.