Name: Kerri Atkinson
Language: Yorta Yorta
Biography:
Kerri Atkinson is a proud Yorta Yorta woman. She was born in Shepparton and grew up in neighboring Mooroopna, Cummera and Euchuca. She has always had a strong interest in art and Country since a young age having been taught by her Elders. She works across a range of media including acrylIc, ceramics, weaving, wood burning to name a few. Her paintings are based on a range of themes including the spiritual in art and women's issues around empowerment. Kerri holds a Certificate II in Aboriginal & Torres Straight Islander Cultural Arts & Certificate III in Visual Arts. While studying she has also engaged in her community by mentoring students and contributing to a mural painted at GOTAFE Shepparton.
‘Lands’ This small artwork represents the lands and waters that make up our country. The colourful textured background symbolises the imperfections in nature, but despite its imperfections it is still beautiful.
Hand Carved Clapsticks #5 These clapsticks have been hand carved out of river red gum collected on Yorta Yorta Country. Traditionally clapsticks have been used as part of our ceremonies and corroborees.