Exploring Kerry Evitts' Vision for Art and Community
Kerry Evitts, a British-born, Melbourne-based painter, designer, psychotherapist, and mother, is on a mission to use art as a powerful tool for societal inclusion. Her goal extends beyond creating beautiful artworks to harnessing creativity to foster community cohesion and a sense of belonging. Kerry’s initiatives include offering free workshops for carers of children with disabilities and planning to extend these workshops to volunteers, caregivers, the elderly, Indigenous groups, and marginalised families.
Join Kerry as she engages in a Courageous Conversation with Griefline Training Coordinator Salomie Joseph to delve into how her art bridges gaps and unites people, fostering a more inclusive society.
From an early age, Kerry exhibited a natural flair for creativity, finding solace and a profound sense of balance in artistic endeavors. During a tumultuous adolescence, she delved into various techniques and mediums, using art as a lifeline to navigate through the depths of despair.
The exuberance evident in Kerry’s creations emanates from the profound truth that art, in essence, rescued her from the darkest recesses of depression.
Upon relocating to Australia at the age of 18, Kerry’s innate desire to assist others propelled her toward a career in psychotherapy, where she dedicated many years to aiding individuals in their mental health journeys. However, with the arrival of her three children, Kerry felt a magnetic pull back to her artistic roots, using it as a means to reconnect with herself and manage her own well-being. Infused with both joy and the capacity to inspire joy in others, Kerry’s artwork draws inspiration from the subconscious, vibrant hues, and the beauty of the natural world.
To learn more about Kerry and her work, visit her website: https://kerryevitts.com/