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Kerrie Kent, an artist from East Sussex, intricately weaves her personal narrative into her artistic endeavours. Her journey, marred by the shadows of congenital heart disease and marked by seven arduous open-heart surgeries, serves as both the canvas and the muse for her creations.

 

Drawing from the depths of her experiences, Kerrie's work delves into the labyrinth of emotions entwined with her damaged heart. Through her pieces, she navigates the complexities of this vital organ, pondering its function and the skilled interventions of heart surgeons that have defined her life's trajectory.

 

A recurring theme in her pieces is gold, inspired by the ancient Japanese art of Kintsugi. This practice, which involves repairing broken objects with gold, serves as a potent metaphor for Kerrie's journey - a testament to the beauty found in imperfection and the transformative power of resilience.

 

In her creations, the delicate dance between fragility and strength, impermanence and renewal, finds profound expression. Each piece is not merely a work of art but a poignant reflection of the human spirit's capacity to find beauty amidst adversity.

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