KERRY ROYLE | THE WORK
STATEMENT
Kerry’s work is based on locations. She investigates living environments such as forests, lakes, mountains and their organisms as well as mankind's architecture and historic lifestyles through studies of cities from around the world. Kerry’s strong desire to travel and explore has led to her fascination with different environments and cultures carefully observing her surroundings.
Growing up surrounded by wilderness ignited a love for the environment that has broadened into the production of an array of cultural and nature themed works such as the study of endangered species (Oxygastra Curtisii) or modern cities (Yonge Street and Modern Madonna and Child). Kerry’s work recreates the subject’s beauty and aura while often depicting a sense of vulnerability through imperfections and weaknesses. In ‘White Pine’ for instance an organic quality embodies the natural rhythms and movements of the forest yet beyond the strength of the stone lies fragility in the extending roots and branches that could easily break and crumble as a tree could in reality. Environmental issues and sustainability are a great concern to Kerry and are a dominant theme in her work.
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EDUCATION
2004 - 2008 BFA (Hons) Bachelor of Fine Arts, York University, Toronto
EXHIBITIONS
2011 The Jennie & Jessie Gunhammar Lupus Trust Charity Art Auction. Debut Contemporary. Notting Hill, London. 4th May
2011 Look It's Moving, It's Alive Now!. Debut Contemporary. Notting Hill, London. 6th April - 3rd May
2011 Big Spectacle. Debut Contemporary. Notting Hill, London. 2nd March - 5th April
2010. Showcase London, RICHMIX Gallery, London
2010. The Simulator Gallery Exhibition Make Space Studios, London
2009. Art Addict Winter Group Exhibition West Eleven Gallery, London
2008. Articulations Niagara Street, Toronto
2008. Undergraduate Sculpture and Drawing Exhibition Gales Gallery, Toronto
2006. Valley Arts Exhibition Festival Hall, Pembroke
2005. Valley Arts Exhibition Festival Hall, Pembroke
AWARDS AND CONTESTS
2008 Nirvana Bhavan Foundation Award for Visual Arts, Toronto
2006 Renfrew Country Plowing Match, artwork commission
2006 Best of Show Valley Arts Council, Pembroke
2005 1st Place Winner for Drawing Valley Arts Council, Pembroke
PUBLICATIONS
East London and West Essex Gaurdian Series,
“Art and craft exhibition at Waterloo station”, Thursday 30th September, 2010