Born in Melbourne, Australia, in 1982, Jordy Kerwick is a self-taught artist currently based in Albi, France. He began painting in 2016, rapidly gaining recognition from the international art scene. While keeping the traditional composition of a centred subject, placed on a table and set against a monochromatic background, Kerwick's still-lifes break away from the often dusty classicism of the theme.

His exquisitely balanced oil and mixed-media works on canvas investigate the interplay between colours and forms in bold strokes. Rendered in organic lines, the main motif of blooming potted flowers and plants is often surrounded by scattered items, such as books with witty titles on their spines and music-related objects. In contrast to the apparent light-heartedness of the depiction, the recurring element of cigarettes and prescription pills add a touch of grittiness to the image.

Geometric shapes and patterns give rhythm to the background. The lack of shadows and perspective create a flattened pictorial space, while the use of collage and impasto adds rich textures and materiality to the works.