KERRY LENNON

Based in Naarm (Melbourne), Australia, I make domestic still-life oil paintings that are inspired by everyday moments. I use humour and nostalgia to disrupt and interrupt recognisable domestic routines, providing a circuit breaker to grab attention from the noise of the everyday. My subject matter brings the main character energy to ordinary objects, allowing a space for self-reflection.

Through the use of a vibrant, playful and at times an absurd colour palette, my interior still-life compositions insert themselves into the daily commute. The dialogue is a push-pull on our attention, much like advertising campaigns. The work is for collectors of contemporary still-life, alongside public outcomes which aim to interrupt urban landscapes.

My conceptual framework questions identity; the universal need to be seen, alongside those ‘I’m fine’ moments. I am looking for what is hidden behind our personal facades, narrating the connections found in fleeting moments that remind us there is something larger than ourselves. 

My work is in conversation with artists who question their personal identity and are interested in reflecting our current-day social commentary. Within my work, I look at the ‘why’ behind our everyday reality. My narratives create a place for the audience to find emotional opposites; a place to put their grief or to find respite in playful, nostalgic memories, sometimes found simultaneously.