Julia Kerrison

I am an artist and illustrator living in Cornwall, UK whose work has been exhibited and sold all over the world. I trained initially in the theatre, focusing on scenic art, puppetry and mask making before moving into fine art and illustration. I was the house artist for Trapdoor Theatre Company from 2000 – 2004 and have spent time in the props department of the Royal Opera House and crafting puppets for NYC’s Stagedoor Manor Theatre Training Camp.
I paint predominantly in acrylics, layering colour finely to create beautifully lit landscapes and covering a wide variety of subject matter.

I also work regularly for festivals, circus and theatre companies producing scenic art and props and is a Trustee for the Lafrowda Arts Festival. I am lucky enough to be the Manager of the renowned Penwith Gallery, St Ives, and I have led workshops for adults and children in everything from fine art to mask making and withy modelling.

Falmouth University
2019 - MA Illustration: Authorial Practice

Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
2007 - Unpaid work for Props dept

Chelsea College of Art & Design
2002 – 6-week course in Illustration
2009 – 1-week course in Book Illustration

Middlesex University
1997 - 2000 BA Hons Drama & Theatre Studies
Specialising in scenic art & design, & prop & puppet-making

2009-2010
100 Sq Ft Exhibitions 1-5, Brick Lane Showcase/E17 Arts Trail, London/Arts After Dark, New Orleans, USA

2010
100 Journals Project, Canterbury
Fowey River Festival

2012
With New Eyes, Morvah Schoolhouse Gallery
Installation of permanent exhibition of paintings, Antonio’s Ristorante, Islington

2013
Heads and Tales, Morvah Schoolhouse Gallery
St Ives Spot the Artist Exhibition

2014
A Sense of Change, Pie Factory, Margate
Bright New Things, Morvah Schoolhouse Gallery
Personal Space, Pie Factory, Margate

2015
Solo show, Make Industries, Penzance
Sunshine, Morvah Schoolhouse Gallery
What the Waves May Bring, Maritime House Art Space, Falmouth
2-month solo show, Heartlands, Cornwall

2016
Fusion, Circa 21, Penzance

2017
Cook Book St Just, solo Christmas show

2018
Cook Book St Just, permanent exhibition
The Stables in Exile, London
Day Dreams and the Night Circus, solo show, London