Since commencing her journey as an artist in 2006, Sherren's artwork has predominantly explored botanical symbolism and the natural world. Her work is centred around her experiences of spending time in nature, drawing on memories of growing up in northeast Victoria. By relying on her natural intuition, she pieces her creations together layer by layer, working predominantly with acrylic on large scale paintings that provide the viewer both lateral and aerial perspectives of the landscape.

Driven by her desire to create beautiful living spaces, Sherren also works as an interior styling consultant and uses many of her own paintings to pull together personal and poignant room settings for her clients. You can see some of Sherren's Styling Work Here.

“My paintings echo the Australian landscape, in a contemporary translation. Natural elements such as rocks, gum trees, the ocean, and mountain scenes are all my preferred subjects. I like to add multiple layers and keep building the painting up slowly until I have something that is substantial and complex. I will always be experimental and brave with my painting style. I will always follow my instincts and the creative voice in my head which guides me in all that I do. My Botanical collection aims to give the viewer two viewpoints, intertwined together. There is the “gods view”, looking down over the land, and the black lines represent geographical lines which represents fence lines and other borders within the region I am painting. Whereas the frontal view allows one to look “through” the environment. I wish to remind the viewer that harmony can be achieved when two points of view cohesively exist together. My intertwining branches represents togetherness. Unity. The concept that all living things are connected, either physically, or energetically. People, nature, animals, the land, all living things, connected by a neutral bountiful energy network. I also like the notion of my paintings bringing the outdoors, in. I hope that my Botanical series has a somewhat transformative effect, particularly on those who live in harsh city environments, and crave nature. Many of my painting titles are named after places that hold special memories to me”.

I’ve been looking closely at what I’ve been creating lately as I experiment with a number of different landscapes and mediums. The process requires some soul-searching to answer the question, “Why do I choose the subjects that I do? What is it I want to say?”

I want to be more intentional about the link between what I create and the natural world. It’s where I draw my inspiration from. So, the answer didn’t quite satisfy because it’s easy to say “I’m inspired by nature” but really, why does it call to me?

Nature is constant. These past few years has been disorienting, disheartening and at times. But Nature was always there, reminding me of the familiarity of the everyday. Closely studying the flowers, bees, the changing colours around me, the vastness of the sky, and the simple pleasure of the breeze on my face. Since as long as I can remember, being surrounded by nature has always been my safe place. It grounds me and refreshes my spirit. Even caring for my houseplants nourishes my soul.

Nature changes. I notice certain gardens around my neighbourhood and watch as they seem to bloom overnight, which is a comforting reminder that I can count on the rhythm of the seasons.

Nature slows me down so that inspiration can call to me. In these digital times, it is easy to forget, and even resist, that we are susceptible to natural forces. Art helps me become more conscious of our true relationship with nature. It is undoubtedly important to feel a connection to the natural world. It feels vital to my survival! So every day I try to unplug myself. Turn off screens. Go outside. Tune into my surroundings. Feel myself unwinding. I feel awe, reverence, and wonder when I’m paying attention to the natural world. It can be tiny and intricate or huge and breathtaking. It reminds me I’m not the centre of the universe but part of something bigger I can only begin to comprehend.

Having grown up in a small country town, I roamed the woods near my home most afternoons as a child. I remember that feeling of ‘all the time in the world’. Nature reminds me to pay attention and be in the moment. It’s an opportunity to be alone with my thoughts and to stay present to what’s around me. Research has shown this feeling lights up the part of my brain dealing with memories, ideas and thoughts, which are the cradle of inspiration and creativity. I can’t access it if I’m rushing along.

The link. All nature requires is respect. My art is a way to capture the awe and wonder I feel and to attempt to share those feelings with you. I paint to remind us both to stop and let nature in. I invite you to lose yourself and escape by starting at my paintings.

Let your mind be as vast as the sky.

Be still.

Appreciate.

Observe.