About Robert Kerr

I am a London-based British artist whose work explores atmosphere, light and the emotional power of landscape.

Originally trained as a professional photographer, I spent more than a decade working in portraiture, fashion and commercial photography. I was drawn to the tactile nature of traditional photography and the alchemy of the darkroom, developing a deep appreciation for composition, light and visual storytelling—foundations that continue to influence my painting today.

My career has taken me in some unexpected directions. After working as a professional photographer, I became a licensed London black cab driver before relocating to New Zealand, where I spent many years living, studying and working as a university lecturer. Looking back, each chapter contributed something valuable, but throughout it all I found myself repeatedly drawn towards creative pursuits.

Living in New Zealand, together with extensive travel throughout my life, fostered a lasting connection to the natural world and a fascination with the way light, weather and environment shape our experience of place. These experiences continue to inspire my work and provide a rich source of ideas drawn from rainforests, coastlines, wetlands and expansive landscapes.

Working with acrylics, oils, gold leaf and resin, I create richly layered paintings that balance observation with memory and imagination. Rather than documenting specific locations, I seek to capture atmosphere and emotion—the stillness before rain, the play of light across water, or the feeling of standing within a vast landscape.

Through my work, I hope to offer a moment of pause and connection with the natural world. In an increasingly fast-paced and digitally mediated age, I am drawn to the restorative qualities of landscape and the sense of perspective it can provide. My paintings are an exploration of landscape not simply as a place, but as an experience—one that evokes memory, emotion and a sense of wonder.

Thank you for visiting. I hope my work brings a sense of calm, beauty and connection to your home.