KERRY

Born in the King country of Irish, Scottish, English and Maori heritage, Kerry is the oldest of five sons, father of four and grandfather of seven.  Kerry sought many forms of employment to gain several degrees from the University of Life and livingness, finally settling on a career as a chef. This career took him all over the planet.  Perfect for Kerry and his pursuit of “enlightenment through the arts”.  Kerry has traveled over quite a big chunk of the planet learning from the ways of various local and indigenous people. His journeys have taken him to various places in the Philipines, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, China and various other countries in North and South America. While Kerry worked in Australia he was privileged to have made close friendships with a very special group of Aboriginals. Before returning to New Zealand Kerry worked in and around the gulf of Mexico and explored the cultures, arts and artifacts of its many diverse peoples. 

Kerry returned to New Zealand with his new life partner, Monique, to marry on Rangitoto Island and have a two- week honeymoon. The honeymoon is now 10 years old! Kerry and Monique decided that New Zealand is the perfect place to settle and pursue a common goal embracing the arts. 

 MONIQUE

I find life inspiring.  It allows me to create works that draw from my experiences in life.  I have a great love for nature, our planet and its people.  The way these all interact with each other not only delights me but inspires me to produce the best works possible from such an abundance of wonderful subject matter. Some of my works are inspired by the dreamtime, myths, legends, even bygone civilization and of course my very own interpretations of life. 

 Kerry, my husband, opened and has helped heal my heart, my mind and my spirit since 1993 when we started to journey together.  Our lives are adventure filled.  We approach every day newly and look forward to what wonderful things will unfold with enthusiasm.  It is with this sense of adventure and enthusiasm that we present not only our own works but also the works of resident and studio artists for your enjoyment.