Australian artist Julie Perri presents her portfolio of mixed media works. See more of her fascinating portfolio by visiting her website.
![Re-Appearance](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Re-appearance.jpg)
“Re-Appearance”, mixed media, 107 x 110cm
My recent work looks at resurrection and rebirth, focusing on discarded objects found in our everyday surroundings. This theme is motivated by a near death experience and a second chance at life.
![Resurrect](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Resurect.jpg)
“Resurrect”, mixed media, 176 x 136 cm
My work incorporates past life experiences with contemporary art practice, experimenting will non-traditional methods and mediums, into unique works of art. I am intrigued by natures influence on man and the process of aging.
![Journey of Life](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Journey-of-Life.jpg)
“Journey of Life”, mixed media, 110 x 110 cm
Since an early age, I have been interested in deteriorating objects, the power of nature, recycling and creating art. Growing up on a farm and having little money for art supplies, I would make unusual artworks from anything I could find.
![Julie Perri](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Beneath-the-pathwe-trod.jpg)
“Beneath the Path We Trod”, mixed media, 120 x 100 cm
Most of my recent works involve mixed media techniques, combine with painting, drawing and assemblage. The mediums I use include pigments, soil, plant dyes, bark, rusted surfaces and acrylic paints.
![Julie Perri in studio](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Julie-Perri.jpg)
Julie Perri in the studio at Charles Sturt University, Australia.
I am inspired by artists such as Anselm Keiffer, Alberto Burri and Valerie Hegarty.
![Spontaneous Abstraction](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Spontaneous-Abstraction.jpg)
“Spontaneous Abstraction”, mixed media, 110 x 110 cm
This year I will be completing my Masters of Visual Arts, attending a month artist in residency at the Newington Armoury in Sydney, having a solo exhibition and busy creating lots of art.
![Layers of Life](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Layers-of-Life.jpg)
“Layers of Life”, mixed media, 140 x 56 cm
My goals are to show my work through-out Australia and internationally one-day, but at present I am enjoying experimenting with non-traditional ways of creating unique works of art.
Oh YES! All of the above, but especially the last image: It breaks from the rectangle/canvas format strongly and effectively. Congratulations–Life is good.
Thanks James, really appreciate your feedback, cheers !
This is a really compelling body of work Julie. It is paradoxically subtle yet bold. While I see the influence of Anselm Kieffer (and I mean that as a positivism), I fully appreciate that your work is original and innovative. Love the disintegrating canvas and the NDE/cyclical subtheme running through your work…