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Jet James
Artist | Professional | Traditional Art

Australia

Hailing originally from Perth, Jet James has become a recognizable figure in the arts industry. His birth to an artist father and mother, who had close links to the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Eric Burdon and Michael Hutchence, seem like fitting beginnings for Jet's career in the spotlight.

Tragically, Jet lost both his parents in separate accidents at a very young age. The time that ensued led to periods of isolation in some of the most remote areas of Australia where he studied via the School of the Air. These times of solitude saw him throwing himself into his art and honing his skills through the mass of work he produced, while also allowing his own style to develop with the lack of outside influence. By the age of 16, Jet was left to complete his secondary schooling on his own. He worked and even managed to sell some paintings while putting himself through high school, even though at times he was, by definition, homeless. After completing year 12, Jet travelled to sunny Central Queensland and commenced study in Visual Art. He has won awards and exhibited regularly and sold work directly and internationally via online marketing.

Jet lives and breathes art in an almost literal sense and his work reflects his traditional beliefs as well as his modern thinking. These contrasts of thinking are seen in his work by his use a variety of mediums and application methods. His current, preferred domain is that of printmaking, which may be better suited to satisfy his preference for the avant-garde creative process.

Current Residence: Australia
Favourite style of art: Expressionist

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Flying Arts Award !!

Aug 13, 2011, 3:38:06 PM by ~JetJames
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I was recently accepted into the Flying Arts Award for 2011. A major award for regional queensland. My work "into the wilderness" can be voted for online, for the peoples choice award, a prize of $750 in art supplies . [link]

Biography

Jet James has a Diploma in Visual Communication from the Central Queensland Institute Tafe. He was awarded the 2008 Central Queensland Vocational Student of the year and state finalist through the National Training awards. James's recent achievements include, 2008 Youth Self Portrait Prize, short listed at the National Portrait gallery of Australia, 2008 Charles Ware Award- National Young Artist Award at the Rockhampton Regional Gallery.

Statement

This work evolved using the technique of collagraphy. There is an exploration in materials and a surface tension when layered in a spontaneous and intuitive manner. James provides a topographical interpretation of identity in a disposable society. The human form embodies the landscape, as the artist searches and maps out feelings from the subconscious, and in its manner the connection between land and consumerism are contemplated.

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Exhibitions.

2003- Young originals- Perth Western Australia.
2005- "Fruit bowls" Litmus gallery- Rockhampton QLD
2005- "Series and Sequences" Litmus gallery Rockhampton QLD.
2006- Guest artist, "The gallery" Emu Park QLD.
2006- "Heads and Tails" Litmus gallery Rockhampton QLD.
2006- "Emergent Artist Exhibition" Mill gallery, Yeppoon QLD.
2007- " Jet James" solo exhibition, The beach house, Emu Park QLD
2008- "Bent Over Backwards", mARTas Modern Art Gallery, Townsville QLD.
2008- Inspired by Nature. Litmus Gallery QLD.
2008 "Capricorn Coast Art exhibition" CQ campus Yeppoon,QLD.
2008 "Blue" Mill Gallery Collective Members exhibition
2009 "Simply Structure" Mill Gallery Collective Members Exhibition
2010 " Printing Proof' Mill Gallery Yeppoon

Achievements
1999- Queensland Short stories- 2nd in state.
1999 - "Queensland Book Week"- State winner.
1999- "Jim Wilson Memorial award- Life skills"
2002- Young Originals " state finalist .
2005- "Comalco Martin Hanson Memorial", Winner of Emergent artist award
2006- "Arts on Show Awards" Mackay, Winner of Emergent artist award
2008- "Yeppoon Rotary art show" Winner of Emergent artist award.
2008- " Yeppoon Rotary art show" Commended.
2008- " Mackay Art on Show Awards" Winner of Emergent artist award.
2008 Rockhampton Regional Gallery: Charles Ware Award- Young Artists.
2009 Capricorn Art Festival- Emerging Artist Award
2009 Capricorn Art Festival- Highly Commended- Flower and Fauna
2009 Vocational student of the Year- Central Queensland Regional Winner
2009 Vocational student of the Year- Queensland State Finalist.
2009 Sarina Art Awards- 2nd Place in Printmaking.
2009 Shortlisted for the '2009 National Youth Self Portrait Prize'- Australia
2009 1st Place in Printmaking, Duringa Annual Art prize.
2010 Brisbane Creative Spectacular- Overall Highly commended
2011 Sarina Art Prize- Highly Commended for Printmaking.

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~LinMac Mar 8, 2012

Thanks so much for the

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I love to

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"I reject your reality and substitute my own!"
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`Senecal Feb 13, 2012 Professional Digital Artist

Thanks man, glad you stopped by. Congrats to you too!
I love collagraphy. I tend to convert my matrices into digital plates but there's something homogeneous about the entire printmaking process anyway.

So yeah, cool to see ya around.

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Visionary Art Tribe
The Surreal Arts
The Exquisite Corpse

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*hummbuzz Feb 12, 2012

Saw your paintings in scubapainter's journal feature....excellent work and an inspiring story. I thoroughly enjoyed wandering through your gallery.

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the buzz of a hummingbird in flight . . . still, yet in constant motion

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*Scubapainter Feb 6, 2012 Professional Traditional Artist

You are featured in my journal [link]

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Don't kill sharks -swim with them!

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~Konnee Dec 9, 2011 Hobbyist General Artist

looking forward to seeing more art ))

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all these moments will be lost in time <c> Blade Runner

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~Violet-Eyed-Angel Dec 2, 2011

I like your prints! Therefore,i shall use you as a reference as one of my favourite collograph artists in my art course 'kay?

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Look at mah gallery bitch! >>

Free Hugs!

I DO POINT COMMISSIONS! pay as much as you think it's worth

profile comment meh if ya want one

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xxx

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~Katanear Sep 5, 2011

Thank you for faving my print: [link]

You have a very interesting collection of art here.

Have a nice day!

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Modern, traditional art ----> Visit my gallery!

Rohtie <3

`Senecal Aug 20, 2011 Professional Digital Artist

Hey, thanks for stopping by. You know I dig your work, and appreciate the fav.

See ya around the place.

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Visionary Art Tribe
The Surreal Arts
The Exquisite Corpse

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~lollysnakebites Aug 5, 2011

I have to write a peice about artists who inspire me For a course I'm doing, so I'm going to write about you and your collographs

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nails, drawings, paintings, and randomness

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`Senecal Jul 19, 2011 Professional Digital Artist

Hey there, I wanted to invite you to submit work to this Call for Entires.
You can read more about it here -----------------------> [link]

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Visionary Art Tribe
The Surreal Arts
The Exquisite Corpse

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*Shinari Jul 6, 2011

Thanks for adding [link] to your favourites. It's an honour.

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Not everything that steps out of line, and thus ‘abnormal’, must necessarily be ‘inferior.’ ~ Hans Asperger, 1938

~Gwenm Jun 27, 2011 Traditional Artist

Thanks for the fave, your prints have gotten me interested in trying collographs

*BRipin Jun 25, 2011

Many thanks for the fave of my Julia bust James. Barrie

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Truth - Justice - Peace

*stephi-g Jun 24, 2011 Professional Traditional Artist

"Inspired by Nature" looked great at the Mackay Art on Show! I was surprised to see a minature by you too

Good work! Bit of controversy with the winners this year. Beautiful work.

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*stephi-g’s creative juices may contain pulp.
Also contains traces of nuts. We aren't sure how they got there.

_{Open for commissions: stephiee@live.com}

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~roundtower Jun 22, 2011 General Artist

Very Welcome in Jet!

^DomiSM Jun 20, 2011 Professional Digital Artist

Thank you so much for the

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~Bazgrole Jun 18, 2011

thanks!

~crazy-rabbit-1407 Jun 16, 2011

you have some really amazing work so prefect in every little detail !!! thanks for coming to school to teach us

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`emeraldsugar Jun 15, 2011

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~brunette-from-oz Jun 14, 2011 General Artist

Thanks for the watch, James

~Blue-MonsterOwO Jun 8, 2011 Professional Traditional Artist

thanks for joining "the-printing-press".
You have beautiful work (:

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More of my artwork can be found on my website- www.oliviamooreart.com
I also have an Etsy account- Etsy Shop

Thank you for all of your support (:

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