Perrin Millard

Perrin is an interdisciplinary artist with an active art practice that incorporates painting, sculpture, performance, digital media, lead-lighting, and silver-smithing. In between nearly 30 years of Paediatric Nursing, After a decade of dabbling in creative pursuits for a hobby, Perrin began the pursuit of a career and professional education within the creative sector in 2007. From 2007-2015 Perrin undertook technical drawing and painting training under the tutelage of a number of professional artists. In 2018 she completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Queensland College of Arts (QCA), Griffith University, Southbank, obtaining three academic excellence awards; followed by her Honours degree (achieving an Honours 1), in 2021. This broad art education has developed an understanding and respect for the different aspects and pathways within the art industry.

 

Within her art practice, Perrin has organised and curated multiple Artist Run exhibitions, large-scale community exhibitions, and has been involved in the organisation of artist panels, artist talks, public events, and performances. Perrin has been the recipient of multiple art awards, and has been a finalist in major art prizes including the 2016 Stanthorpe Art Prize, 2018 Lethbridge Gallery 20 000 Small Scale Art Prize, 2018 South Australian Museum Waterhouse Art Prize, 2019 Brisbane Rotary Awards, 2019 Moreton Bay Prize, 2021 Mandorla Art Awards, and the 2022 Paddington Art Prize. Her work can be viewed at Base Art Gallery, Holland Park; Perspective Dining, Fortitude Valley; and HereSpace Studios, in East Brisbane. 

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After teaching at Lilly-Lee part time from 2015, Perrin took over the running of the iconic Lilly-Lee Gallery and Studio's in 2021, after it, like many art schools suffered as a result of the pandemic. Ultimately, she move the school from Sherwood to the Brisbane Visual Art Community (BVAC), in Tarragindi, to service the schools on the Southside which were forced to close at this time. Transitioning fully from nursing to teaching allowed Perrin to became a passionate advocate, dedicated to ensuring that individuals - especially children, teens, and isolated people have the opportunity to thrive in an environment that values their unique creative potential, and nurturing emotional well-being through artistic expression. At the heart of her work is a commitment to providing inclusive programs and initiatives that build self-esteem, confidence, and a sense of identity through creative exploration, both within the Lilly-Lee community, the broader community, and local schools. Her greatest joy comes from sharing her passion for the arts with others. 

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More at - https://www.perrinmillard.com

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