Kerrie’s Story for radio
It seems to be media week for our Artists again on ABC radio and this time Kerrie chats about her experiences of Black Saturday and the new work this has spawned.
Two Artists, one Firestorm… Black Saturday
Two of our exhibiting Artists, Werner and Ursula Theinert were interviewed on ABC radio recently about their experience on Black Saturday fighting the fires that threatened their home and how that has influenced their current art works. Check out the amazing interview…
The works which have been inspired by this tragic event in Victorian history will be in this exhibition.
New York Connection Kerrie Warren - Artist
Kerrie Warren Abstract Expressionist and Regionalis Artist, was interviewed on ABC Radio recently about her New York Exhibition and work.
“Kerrie lived out a long-time dream last month, when an exhibition of her abstract expressionist paintings went on display at a gallery in New York’s Chelsea art district.
While Kerrie has always aspired to see her work go on show in New York, it could hardly have happened at a worse time, arriving to find the city’s art district in the grip of a major recession.
“New York is in a recession at the moment, so I did get to see it at its low side,” Kerrie said. “I got to see a very true and real aspect of New York. To go all that way and see artists that struggle just like we do at home, that was an amazing experience.”
Read the rest of Kerrie’s Interview here…“
New York Magazine applauds Warren’s work.
News flash, well not quite as it was from last month, but great news none the less! New York Magazine Gallery and Studio published this article on Kerrie Warren’s Exhibition and works… Well Kerry you must be very pleased to get these great comments, especially in the lead up to more exhibitions like Regionalis. Well done!
Article from New York Gallery and Studio Magazine June 09
Ursula explores Black Saturday
Ursula Theinert feels passionate about the importance of art in helping to stimulate interest and discussion in the community about environmental issues.
“My focus is on the profound spiritual connection we have with nature and the dichotomy of our behaviour to our world.” Ursula’s paintings attempt to highlight the ‘hidden’ realities in forest and land management practices. “… it fascinates me that on the ’surface’, pine plantations give the impression of environmentally positive outcomes, however, on closer scrutiny they lead to ‘deserts’ under their canopy for native flora and fauna.”
Ursula’s current series is about her experiences of the Black Saturday fires and looks at the profound spirituality felt during that dreadful night. “My paintings reflect my coming to terms of the aftermath and attempt to express the loss of the old realities and the acceptance of the new beginning.”
Ursula is involved in a group of professional artists who feel passionate about the environment and have formalized their ideals and goals in using art to encourage discussion and insight into the complex environmental issues we all face.
“Our group are going to have a touring exhibition called ‘Fields of View’ which will focus on the environmental disaster of the Black Saturday fires, beginning in February 2010. The Regionalis show with five others will be a great lead up to it.”
Ursula also paints portraits. “I continue to paint portraits and will also keep entering the Archibald Portrait Prize because I feel the portrait work has broadened my painting techniques, skills, and knowledge of the art world. It has also been incredibly stimulating meeting and getting to know the wonderful people who have agreed to sit for me.”
Ursula’s Art Teacher Peter Biram “dared” Ursula to enter The Archibald, in 2006. “I have entered four times and have managed to be successful four times as an entrant in the Salon des Refuses.”
New York Exhibition
Kerrie Warren’s work can be seen in New York at the Agora Gallery, Chelsea, June 2 to 23 2009, in the lead up to the Regionalis Exhibition in September. Her first foray into the New York art scene should be a great one.
Artists make firey escape
Two of the Artists to be represented in the Regionalis Exhibition in September are survivors of the tragic Black Saturday fires, you can read about their harrowing experience in a new article by Ursula.
Regionalis
Showcasing Regional Contemporary Visual Artists.