A series of points in time.
Open Roads, Closed Borders, is an exhibition that rejoices in travelling our country’s roads, exploring its vastness and diversity, while in a time of lockdowns and restrictions.
Looking out the car window on an ever-changing landscape is one of the pleasures of the road trip and this series of works celebrates the freedom of the open road.
About the Artist
Joanne Kerr graduated from the Queensland College of Art majoring in printmaking. Kerr is a current member of the ‘Half Dozen Group’ and has exhibited in Regional Gallery spaces both as a visiting artist and as a participant in Art Awards and Competitions. She has also held exhibitions in several smaller private galleries in Brisbane. Kerr was awarded The Central Highlands Regional Council Art Award in 2014 (Emerald). The past years has seen Kerr win 'Overall Best Painting' in the Barcaldine Art Awards 2018; earn selection in the Stanthorpe Art Awards in 2018; John Villers Outback Art Awards in 2019, Winton; Clayton Utz Art Awards in 2018 ,2019 and 2022; Lethbridge Small Scale Works 2020, Lethbridge Landscape Prize 2023 and Brunswick Street Gallery, Melbourne ‘Small Works Art Awards’ 2022 ,2023. In 2021, Kerr held a solo exhibition at the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery and Museum.
