Anna Kerman

Anna Kerman's paintings are characterised by her thick handling of acrylic paint in a fevered and immediate manner. She often begins with undercoats of black, white or aquamarine, and topcoats of brighter colours. These layers are then scraped, pushed, and dragged, then rearranged again. She paints by instinct, although her curiosity and connection with the wild is paramount to her work. Scenes of rough weather and ocean horizons are reoccurring themes, often as a reflection of a her own search for purpose and reason. Her process tends to be manic and abstract followed by calm and stillness. It is important to her that the work feels raw, naive and imprecise.
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Kerman splits her time between London and the Isle of Wight, off the south coast off England.

Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Kent Institute of Art & Design (2001-2005)

Masters (MA) from University of Arts London (2006-2007)

The Open X CRP Poster Exhibition
26th of Nov 2021 – 20th of Feb 2022
www.turnercontemporary.org/whats-on/open-CICRP/
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The Concord Art Prize Finalist Show
10-11th of September 2021
180 The Strand, WC2R 2ND, London
Curated by Ali Hillman

Crossing the Liminal, Group Show, UK
26th of June until the 10th of July 2021
Hampstead Garden Gallery, London
Curated by Lucy Pickford

Perlude, Group Show, UK
23rd of February until the 23rd of March 2021
Curated by Andrea C Morley and Sussi Hodel
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The 36th Annual Open Exhibition Group Show, UK
2nd of December 2020 until the 31st of January 2021
Southwark Park Galleries
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Just like Sonnet 18 Solo Exhibition
15th of September until the 29th of September 2020
Albe Art Gallery, Abu Dhabi