Kerrie Poliness facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kerrie Poliness
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| Born | 1962 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Alma mater | Victoria University, Melbourne |
| Known for | Abstract Wall Drawings |
Kerrie Poliness is a talented Australian artist. She was born in Melbourne in 1962. Kerrie is famous for her special way of making art, especially her "wall drawings." These artworks often follow a set of rules she creates. Her art style is connected to something called conceptual art. This means the idea behind the artwork is just as important as the artwork itself.
Kerrie studied fine art at Victoria University. She finished her degree in 1984. Later, she helped start a group of artists called Store 5. This group focused on art that used shapes and patterns.
Where You Can See Her Art
Kerrie Poliness's art is displayed in many places. You can find her paintings and drawings in public and private collections. These are all over Australia and New Zealand.
Her artworks often use colors like red, green, yellow, and sometimes black. You can see her art in big galleries. These include the National Gallery of Australia and the National Gallery of Victoria. Her art is also in university collections.
Art in Public Places
Kerrie Poliness has created some amazing artworks that are made for specific places. These are called site-specific public artworks. They are designed to fit perfectly into the space where they are shown.
Here are a few examples of her public art:
- In 2014, she created Field Drawing #1 at the Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane.
- In 2013, her Wave Drawings could be seen at Highpoint Shopping Centre in Melbourne.
- She also made The Agora at La Trobe University in Melbourne in 1998.
- Her Black O Wall Drawings were installed at Monash University Library in Melbourne in 1998.
Exhibitions and Shows
Kerrie Poliness has shown her art in many exhibitions. These shows have taken place all over Australia and in other countries too. She has had many solo exhibitions, which means her art was the main focus of the show.
Some of her solo exhibitions include:
- In 2018, she had Field Drawing #1 at hota on the Gold Coast.
- In 2016, her Red Matter Wall Drawing #2 was shown at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia.
- She also had shows in places like Zagreb in 2014 and the Dowse Art Museum in 2013.
- Her art has been displayed in galleries like Anna Schwartz Gallery and the Dunedin Public Art Gallery.
