Meet an inspiring Yeppoon-artist who has turned adversity into inspiring award-winning artworks.
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Surrounded by the pristine waters of Yeppoon on Queensland's Capricorn Coast, Jet James is an award-winning artist that has been able to turn the adversity and hardship from his upbringing into the inspiration behind his printmaking, painting and mixed media artworks. Although surrounded by art as a child, Jet was unfortunately also born into poverty, bearing witness to drug-abuse and crime.
After being orphaned at just 8 years old, he was sent to a remote cattle station in Queensland, and left with little more than his imagination. With his creative spark continuing to grow, Jet immersed himself in his own world through drawing, which hasn't stopped since. Now a renowned artist both nationally and internationally, Jet has gone on to forge a career as a highly sought after creative, with his own gallery in the heart of Yeppoon.
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2 comments
Hi Jet,
Lovely to have purchased some of your artwork at the info centre where I met you briefly this week. I am intrigued by the stunning indigenous person you painted ( on the magnet I bought). Is this an actual person or is it more of a fictional person? Your painting adds so much to their face, there’s a story waiting to draw me in!
Thank you
Helen from Gunnedah NSW x
You’re an inspiration to all that have faced or are facing life’s challenges such as substance abuse and domestic violence.
Beautiful paintings with such strong expressions thank you for sharing your story with the world and hopefully reach other young struggling Australians to see the light at the end of the tunnel! 😉❤️