Pools of Sorrow Waves of Joy 2

This painting is part of a series exploring emotional states as shifting environments rather than fixed conditions.

A solitary figure stands within a luminous opening formed by flowing, organic shapes. The surrounding forms move like water or light, creating a sense of passage — as though the figure is suspended between inner and outer worlds.

The composition balances stillness and movement, with the central figure grounded while the environment seems to shift and respond around them. Subtle contrasts between cool blues and warmer gold and ochre tones create depth and atmosphere.

Painted in oils on timber panel, the surface is built through layered glazes, producing a gentle luminosity and a softly textured finish that changes with light. The work is presented in a stained timber floating frame.

This piece can be displayed individually or as part of the wider Pools of Sorrow, Waves of Joy series.

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Her work explores symbolic inner landscapes, drawing on elements of mythology, storytelling, and the unknown. Through painting, she creates atmospheric scenes that sit between the real and the surreal, where light, form, and colour suggest moments of transformation and reflection.

Working primarily in oils and mixed media, Kerry builds layered surfaces to create depth, ambiguity, and a sense of quiet intensity. Her paintings invite viewers into a space of contemplation, where familiar forms begin to shift and open into something less certain.

Kerry has exhibited in group exhibitions across Naarm, including Brunswick Street Gallery and Darebin Art Salon. She has also completed the Expanded Practice Program at The Art Room, a mentored professional development program focused on refining artistic direction and building a sustainable practice.