Meet Dion Kerr: Artist, Musician

We had the good fortune of connecting with Dion Kerr and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Dion, what role has risk played in your life or career?
I always wanted to make music or art that resonates with a deep level of spirituality. It feels like a risk to make something without the influence of other people telling you what or what not to do. I have taken risks by making the choices I have taken in my art and career. In this industry there can be a lot of opinions about what you are doing, I try to ignore all of that noise and continue to create honest work that speaks to myself. I have never created something that was only made to seek fame or notoriety. I feel blessed to have the opportunities that have come to me out of staying true to what I believe in and at the end of the day I feel good about that. I think you can be recognized for what you do even if it may not be mainstream or what is trending. If you stay true to yourself and don’t let these things phase you out of your work; you can find peace in the process. “Success” is an illusion; I hope to inspire people to create for a reason and not for what the industry standards or social platforms are telling them.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I am a sound and visual artist. I find the process of experimentation is where I find the most comfort in. I enjoy facing challenges in the process of making my creations. Sometimes I challenge myself by putting things together that you may not have thought of working as one. This is a very difficult industry to make it in so there will be constant battles and challenges to overcome but I love what I do so that drive keeps me motivated. If you can surround yourself with positive people and influences that will make the process so much easier. I hope when people hear my music they can connect to it on some level. Everything I do comes deep within myself and I pour all of myself into my creations. I hope my music can bring people hope and encouragement to continue doing what they do.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I have to thank my family and friends first and foremost for the constant love and support. I think everyone that has ever supported me in any way big or small deserves credit in my story and success.

Website: www.dionkerr.bandcamp.com
Instagram: @dinodionk
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/dionkerr/videos
Other: www.dionkerr.tumblr.com @thesmoogiesband @seafoamwalls @tingythick

Image Credits
Noah Garbarino Adrienne Arsht Center Ground Up Festival