Using contemporary art practices Kerry Inkster has a particular interest in observing the female image and the social implications that these images represent.  Strong beautiful resilient women can be seen in her current body of work - standing in, emerging from, or swimming through, water.  

KERRY INKSTER

“Warm summer sun, Shine” refers to the beautiful light as it streams through the water as my model swims into the light.  Named after a line in the poem "Warm summer sun" by Mark Twain. Inspired by a photo captured underwater whilst on a photo shoot in Bitter Springs, Mataranka, Northern Territory - I wanted to capture the length, stretch and joy of my model as she reaches into the light.  Bright and contrasting colours of the season - orange and blue, purple and yellow - give a fresh vibrancy that would be perfect for the beach house or the pool pavilion - or just because you love those summer feels. A bright and "popped" interpretation of my uplifting photograph.
I have used a contemporary approach using techniques such as expressionism and pop art to capture my model in contrasting colours to give a sense of movement and energy.
Framed in beautiful Tasmanian Oak.

Acrylic

Acrylic on canvas

Painting

Contemporary

Body

Figurative

People

Portrait

Women

Water

Sports

In this vivid canvas, I captured raw emotion amidst blooming serenity. Combining acrylic and spray, I melded expressionism with a pop sensibility to convey a visceral moment. Through semi-abstract shapes, a figure emerges, portraying a yearning for tranquillity. This piece embodies the struggle and beauty of growth, aimed to energize and inspire contemplation in your space.  Framed in gorgeous Tasmanian Oak, the canvas measures 48cm x 66cm, with the frame taking it to 51cm x 69cm.

Spray paint

Floral

Kerry seeks uplifting images and motifs to capture inspiration in her art, and when she came across this image she was taken by the uplifting sense of rising to the surface - reminiscent of a phoenix rising. With the models hair and dress flowing behind her, she rises to the surface from her underwater world, lifting her head and looking skyward into the light. The bold reds and contrasting teal and blue colours gives a sense that this woman rises to meet her challenges with energy and passion. An uplifting message for any person breaking free of others expectations and constraints.

Kerry has used a contemporary approach using techniques such as expressionism and pop art to capture her model in contrasting colours of red, teal and blue. 

Painted onto un-stretched canvas, the face of the painting measures 179.5 cm x 118, and Kerry has allowed a minimum of a further 8 cm all around the painting to allow for stretching by your preferred professional framer. 

Semi Abstract

Pop Art

Expressionism

“Had I the Heavens” is named after the first line in W. B. Yeats Poem “Aedh Wishes for the Cloths of Heaven” where Yeats explores the idea of wanting to give gifts to someone you love, but having only the greatest gift of all, your dreams, to give. This is how I feel looking at this painting of my beautiful daughter who is my model - I want to give her the world!!  I loved how the light captured the small particles floating up through the water into the light and her carefree and open pose. Bright and contrasting colours of the season - orange and blue, purple and yellow - with a backdrop of grey - to give that fresh vibrancy that would be perfect for the beach house or the pool pavilion.
I have used a contemporary approach using techniques such as expressionism and pop art to capture my model in contrasting colours to give a sense of movement and energy.
Beautifully framed in Tasmanian Oak.

This artwork comes with an external frame taking the size of the piece to 51.3cm (W) x 39.5cm (H) x 4cm(D)
In creating this piece, I aimed to capture the vibrant essence of confidence and poise. With expressive acrylics and impactful sprays, I fused expressionism's intensity with pop art vibrancy, while dancing on the edges of semi-abstraction. This artwork, a symphony of bold colours and an evocative figure, invites a dynamic energy into any space, encouraging viewers to embrace their own strength and elegance. “Just as cool as you please” refers to a line in the poem “Phenomenal Woman” by Maya Angelou. The poem illustrates just how stunning and alluring confidence is. Angelou writes that she is not “cute or built to suit a fashion model’s size,” but she keeps her head high and her stride strong because she knows she is a phenomenal woman. This is my hope and desire for every single woman I know - including the model that inspires this painting.

Modern

In this vivid canvas, I've unleashed a dance of colour and emotion, blending expressionism with pop art's boldness. Acrylic and spray mingle, forming a figure that embodies the duality of stillness and movement, like a flame's reflection on water. This piece is a visual symphony, a semi-abstract representation of resilience and grace, a powerful statement sure to breathe dynamic energy into any space.

The original image for this painting was taken during a photoshoot in Mataranka, Bitter Springs, in the Northern Territory.  I have named it after a line in the poem "When she dances" by Jennifer Highland. I'm always looking for positive motives to uplift and enrich women's and girls' lives - encouraging them to live braver and more fulfilled lives with strong bold poses.
Currently, the painting is not stretched and will be delivered to you in a roll. The canvas size measures 214cm x 150cm - once the piece is stretched the size of the painting will be 194cm x 130cm x 4cm.

Pop Culture

Swimming

Bikini

Beach Girl

In creating this artwork, I infused my passion for vibrant energy and movement with a blend of expressionism and a nod to pop art. My use of acrylics and spray paint breathes life into a dynamic figure, capturing the spirit of freedom and the soul's dance with nature. This piece exudes a bold presence, meant to invigorate and inspire any space with its splash of spirited colours and untamed strokes. 

The original image for this painting was taken during a photoshoot in Mataranka, Bitter Springs, in the Northern Territory.  I've named it after a line in the song "California Girls" by The Beach Boys. 

This painting is not stretched and will be delivered to you in a roll; carrying a reduced carbon footprint and offering a safer way to transport such a large piece to you. The canvas size measures 214cm x 150cm - once the piece is stretched the size of the painting will be 194cm x 130cm x 4cm.

Coastal

I work from found and created photographs and film stills. At first glance I was immediately taken with this fun filled piece, giving a wonderful sense of floating up to the surface to the light, the joy of doing it in a bikini and heels, the colour and light filtered through the water... it represented elation and freedom to me.
The professional frame has been painted in a slightly lighter tone than the light blue-acqua colour you can see in the painting. The canvas is covered in Japanese Rice Paper to give a texture akin to the movement on the surface of water.
I have used contemporary techniques the background using expressionistic action painting techniques - pouring, dripping, splashing paint and involving my body in the painting process rather than just the paint brush. The figure was created using pop art techniques and stencils, and a further layer of hand painting brought the foreground and background together. My palette is bright and uplifting. 

Fashion

Acrylic on wood, ready to hang.

Signed on the back.

The original image for this painting came from a photoshoot of my female model underwater. This image drew my attention with the reflections, the poise of the girl, and the beautiful way that she was captured in the light. Her dress and jewellery and the reflections above take the eye on a journey from her hands throughout the painting. The light highlighting the hands and chest contrasted against the colourful watery background captures the softness of the water and this colourful light filled space. Use of contrasted colours such as bright orange and blue helps to guide the eye. I have developed my style using contemporary art techniques such as expressionism and pop art. Named after an Emily Dickinson poem "I started early - Took my dog" where Dickinson refers to the sea rising along her body and then withdrawing.
Painted using high-quality artist acrylics and mediums, and fitted with a wire and two D rings - ready to hang. 

Acrylic on wood

Named after a line in Alfred Lord Tennyson's poem "The brook", where the poet talks of the beauty and power of nature, and speaks of a fairy tale world. One of the things that Kerry loves about painting is the knowledge that her paintings will live on well beyond her own existence, and that she is contributing to a future of gracing people's walls with uplifting and beautiful art that enriches the lives of women and girls. Kerry takes inspiration from strong beautiful women from all genres and this particular image embraces the inner fairy / fairy tale culture.

Kerry paints in layers;  the background uses action painting techniques - pouring, dripping, splashing paint and involving my body in the painting process. The figure was created using contemporary art pop art techniques and stencils, and a further layer of hand painting brought the foreground and background together. Kerry's palette is colourful and uses strong contrasts to capture a mood of strength.

KERRY INKSTER

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