UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS
Penzance Library, 1st May - 30th June 2012
& Antonio's Ristorante, August 2012. 
Look out for further details on our "News & Events" page,
or contact Julia to find out more!

ARTIST'S PROFILE

Julia Kerrison is an artist and illustrator living in West Penwith, and working predominantly in London and Cornwall. She has worked and trained in both London and New York. Julia trained initially in the theatre, focusing on scenic art, puppetry and mask making, before moving into fine art and illustration. This theatrical element is reflected in her work – dramatically lit portraits of colourful characters met backstage and in the streets and alleyways surrounding the theatre districts, alternating with larger pieces capturing moments from stories and fables known and loved the world over.

She was the house artist for Trapdoor Theatre Company from 2000 – 2004, and has spent time in the props department of the Royal Opera House and crafting puppets for NYC’s Stagedoor Manor Theatre Training Camp.

Julia chooses her materials carefully to reflect the mood and subject of each piece, from delicate pencil drawings of tiny birds to darker, more atmospheric pastel work. For her landscapes she incorporates leaves and grass seeds indigenous to the environment depicted, giving the work a rich variety of texture and a rare authenticity.