The Art Journal
The Art Journal is an insightful and engaging publication that showcases a wonderfully diverse and captivating range of artistic expressions, providing readers with a truly unique and thought-provoking perspective on abstract art, the latest emerging trends, and innovative techniques that are shaping the art world today. Ralph Kerle’s Art Journal makes it a highly valuable resource for both seasoned artists looking to expand their knowledge and those who are simply curious about the fascinating world of abstract art.
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Vein with a View: When the Image Looks Back
In a field of charged red, a single silver line threads its way like a needle through flesh. From the dark hollows within, unseen presences seem to watch, as if the blood itself were quietly observing the world outside. The work hovers between cartoon and anatomy, turning an abstract reflection into a living, pulsing interior.
The Gift of Sight: A Journey Through Reflection
On Saturday 15 November 2025, I had the privilege of attending the Annual Remembrance Service for Organ and Tissue Donors in New South Wales – this year held at the Northside Conference Centre in St Leonards – and of being invited as a guest presenter.
It was a beautiful, deeply moving service. Sitting in the audience, I felt that my own story – of receiving a corneal transplant and then going on to build a life as an artist
The Edge of an Idea
When I first encountered this image on the water, I was struck not by what it was, but by what it suggested. That is always the most compelling moment for me as an artist