Kim Perrier is a multiple award winning sculptor with work included in the National Gallery Collection in Canberra Australia, the State Gallery of Western Australia and the Gallery of the Northern Territories in Darwin.
Statement from the Artist - Kim Perrier
"Carbonature symbolises the vast tapestry of existence, humanity emerges as a sentient melody, a chorus in the grand symphony of life. We are not separate from the natural world; rather, we are an integral note in the harmonious composition of Earth's song."
Symbols play a crucial role in shaping cultural narratives, inspiring movements, and fostering a sense of unity or identity. The Peace symbol and the Happy Face are excellent examples of powerful symbols that emerged in the 20th century and are not directly tied to corporations, political movements, or religions. They have become universally recognised and convey messages of harmony and positivity.
Carbonature emerged, as a new symbol that speaks to our common connection to the earth and our shared Carbon bond. The fact that each work represents an individual with their own beliefs, nationality or meta-physicality is most unique as a purely personal symbol. It is truly unique as it celebrates individuality.
"Carbonature symbolises the vast tapestry of existence, humanity emerges as a sentient melody, a chorus in the grand symphony of life. We are not separate from the natural world; rather, we are an integral note in the harmonious composition of Earth's song."
Symbols play a crucial role in shaping cultural narratives, inspiring movements, and fostering a sense of unity or identity. The Peace symbol and the Happy Face are excellent examples of powerful symbols that emerged in the 20th century and are not directly tied to corporations, political movements, or religions. They have become universally recognised and convey messages of harmony and positivity.
Carbonature emerged, as a new symbol that speaks to our common connection to the earth and our shared Carbon bond. The fact that each work represents an individual with their own beliefs, nationality or meta-physicality is most unique as a purely personal symbol. It is truly unique as it celebrates individuality.
Kim Perrier with a Carbonature work.
Kim Perrier was born in Edmonton, Canada, in 1953 and grew into an awareness of nature at a young age while living in remote areas of Western Canada. The Perrier family moved to Vancouver when he was fourteen, where the cedar forests and coastal inlets became a place of wonder and discovery.
Kim's future was shaped by wilderness, creativity, and extreme sports such as rock climbing, snow skiing, and long-distance swimming. "My brother Randy and I are lucky to have survived; it was just something we did and loved," he reflects.
His awareness and respect for First Nation People have always been a deep passion, attributable to their mother Maxine and the family's long heritage in Canada dating back to 1660.
Kim's great-great-grandfather, George Sproat, was commissioned by the British Government in 1840 to write about the First Nation People on the southern end of Vancouver Island. This heritage is relevant, as Kim believes that the source of spirit and connections resides within our DNA.
Kim's future was shaped by wilderness, creativity, and extreme sports such as rock climbing, snow skiing, and long-distance swimming. "My brother Randy and I are lucky to have survived; it was just something we did and loved," he reflects.
His awareness and respect for First Nation People have always been a deep passion, attributable to their mother Maxine and the family's long heritage in Canada dating back to 1660.
Kim's great-great-grandfather, George Sproat, was commissioned by the British Government in 1840 to write about the First Nation People on the southern end of Vancouver Island. This heritage is relevant, as Kim believes that the source of spirit and connections resides within our DNA.
Butterflies are Free - Life size Bronze and Lead Crystal Glass.
"I was so fortunate to find a Monarch Butterfly migration in a remote area of British Columbia. I walked into the middle of the slow moving swarm which virtually blocked out the sky. This sculpture was inspired due to this incredible encounter."
"I was so fortunate to find a Monarch Butterfly migration in a remote area of British Columbia. I walked into the middle of the slow moving swarm which virtually blocked out the sky. This sculpture was inspired due to this incredible encounter."
I was lucky to gain a scholarship to the Vancouver School of Art (now Emily Carr). This was my ticket to Freedom and self discovery.
I have placed 'Butterflies are Free' in this page to illustrate the birthing of Humanture and Carbonature. The man who cast this bronze shut his foundry down. No other foundry in Western Australia could match this level of quality. Frustration led to the discovery of Humanuture which in turn nurtured the discovery of Carbonature.
I have placed 'Butterflies are Free' in this page to illustrate the birthing of Humanture and Carbonature. The man who cast this bronze shut his foundry down. No other foundry in Western Australia could match this level of quality. Frustration led to the discovery of Humanuture which in turn nurtured the discovery of Carbonature.
Humanture style sculpted in a tree bark called 'Paper Bark'.
"I have worked in most materials as a sculptor, the most challenging was learning how to cast high-realism wildlife in Lead Crystal Glass."
Kim is a filmmaker, digital artist and photographer, animator, starting digital art in 1995.
Kim's Jewellery work is included in the National Gallery Collection in Canberra Australia, the State Gallery of Western Australia and the Gallery of the Northern Territories in Darwin. He also has work collected by the Australian Mapping Library.
Kim won 'The People Choice Award' at Sculptures by the Sea 2015 in Bondi (Sydney Australia). This was a key message about how others relate to the Carbonatures sculptural style.
The Sculptor sees himself as an inventor or developer of new sculptural styles which seem to number over seven, unique to Kim globally.
Kim attributes his accomplishments to living in one of the most remote regions in the world. West Australia is surrounded by desert and ocean with a small population considering the land mass. The isolation requires one to try harder as no one can help you and of course, he did most of his Artistic development work before the internet was available.
Kim acknowledges the First Nation People of Western Canada, New Zealand and the Southwest of Australia for his awareness that has helped to shape and guide him.
Kim is inspired by the Balinese people who shared their gift of profound happiness.
Please feel free to visit his website:
www.perrier.com.auKim is a filmmaker, digital artist and photographer, animator, starting digital art in 1995.
Kim's Jewellery work is included in the National Gallery Collection in Canberra Australia, the State Gallery of Western Australia and the Gallery of the Northern Territories in Darwin. He also has work collected by the Australian Mapping Library.
Kim won 'The People Choice Award' at Sculptures by the Sea 2015 in Bondi (Sydney Australia). This was a key message about how others relate to the Carbonatures sculptural style.
The Sculptor sees himself as an inventor or developer of new sculptural styles which seem to number over seven, unique to Kim globally.
Kim attributes his accomplishments to living in one of the most remote regions in the world. West Australia is surrounded by desert and ocean with a small population considering the land mass. The isolation requires one to try harder as no one can help you and of course, he did most of his Artistic development work before the internet was available.
Kim acknowledges the First Nation People of Western Canada, New Zealand and the Southwest of Australia for his awareness that has helped to shape and guide him.
Kim is inspired by the Balinese people who shared their gift of profound happiness.
Please feel free to visit his website:
"As stewards of this precious planet, we bear the profound duty to be the voice for the voiceless, to echo the concerns of the trees, the oceans, and the creatures that share this celestial stage. Our consciousness, a beacon of awareness, must translate into a resounding anthem for conservation and coexistence."
Thanks to the community of Northcliffe for your input.
We cast 50 people out of 250 residents.
The Understory Art Trail 'Rising from the Ashes'
We cast 50 people out of 250 residents.
The Understory Art Trail 'Rising from the Ashes'
A lifesize Carbonature work, this was my second Carbonature piece. The wood and charcoal is Jarrah which is native to WA only. It's a fine-grain, red, heavy Mahogany which is now endangered from overlogging.
A unique feature is that it has a large burl on the other side so she looks pregnant. I think it was split from the tree by a lightning strike. Burls don't let go of their host tree easily.
A unique feature is that it has a large burl on the other side so she looks pregnant. I think it was split from the tree by a lightning strike. Burls don't let go of their host tree easily.
