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Biography | Portfolio
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Kerry Hallam is as refreshing and spirited as his paintings. He creates
enticing images through bold palettes and captivating compositions. Born in Northern England,
Hallam showed early artistic talent when he won a
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six-year scholarship to London University's Central College of Art. After a formal art education
under British master painters Leslie Cole,
Patrick Heron and Hans Tisdale, he completed his military service in the prestigious Gurkha
brigade in Hong Kong and Malaya. Hallam's talent was further acknowledged when he was selected
for inclusion in Britain's Royal Society of Artists in Watercolour. Enthusiasm for his art is
fully evident in Kerry Hallam’s vivid, windswept seascapes and timeless, sun-dappled village
scenes. Strongly inspired by the Fauves, Hallam has a strong affinity for the 19th century French
Post-Impressionists, Cezanne and Van Gogh. In the late 1960s and early ’70s, his artistic career
was augmented by five years as a musical performer, working with musicians such as James Taylor
and Linda Rondstat. In 1996, a collection of original songs by Kerry Hallam was released on the
compact disk, "Autumn Harvest." In 1973 Kerry moved state-side, settled in New England, and
completely dedicated himself to painting. He later established his first studio in Boston, and in
1981 opened a studio and gallery on Nantucket Island. Since then, he has lived and painted in many
parts of the United States, most recently settling comfortably again into New England life.
Inspired by St. Tropez and the French Riviera, Hallam returns frequently to renew his spirit.
Noted for his power to evoke emotion, opulence of light and distinctive color harmonies, Hallam
translates the ordinary moment into the magical, inviting us to be revitalized by the world's
simple pleasures. His panoramas continue to draw accolades, including a first place award by the
prestigious L’Association Pour le Promotion Artistique Francais. His work is included in
collections worldwide, including those of Brigitte Bardot, Bjorn Borg, the Marchioness of
Queensbury, Lady Caroline Townsend and the Virginia Heart Institute. His works also grace the
permanent residence of Monaco’s Ambassador to the United States in New York City. Through
innumerable one-man shows, Kerry Hallam has been honored by galleries around the world having
shown at exhibitions in Paris, London, Tokyo, New York, Beverly Hills, Hong Kong, San Francisco
and many other cities. His work has been featured in countless newspaper and magazine articles
as well as in PBS television specials. A visual compilation of the artist’s works is currently
available in the recently published book, Kerry Hallam, Artistic Visions. |
