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Image Dimensions: 34.5cm x 44 cm
Description: Original Hand coloured collography print - Artist Proof- 'Blue' signed and dated in pencil by the artist.(unframed)
Medium: Pigmented inks on Copper plate printmaking paper.
The art of collography was invented during the early part of the 20th century. This revolutionary technique involved a rigid surface collaged with materials which is inked with pigment and used to print onto paper or another material using a printing press.
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"Free Spirit" : Here I used a foam board and etched into it with screws, toy cars, knifes, paint lids, and other bit and pieces. I also embossed the surface with some fishing mesh. I collaged the foam board with, Zincit Kill Rust Spray, Car etch Primer filler spray, Car etch gloss spray, tapes, gold star stickers. I also burnt the surface with fire.
The surface is inked with pigment and polished, and using a printing press the ink is transferred to paper.
About the Artist
Hailing originally from Perth, Jet James has become a recognisable figure in the arts industry. His birth to an artist father and model 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. Since completion he has won prestigious awards, exhibited regularly and sold work directly and internationally via online marketing.
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
2009: Jet James- Nudes and Portraits- 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 Coast Art Festival- Highly Commended- Flower and Fauna
2009- Capricorn Coast Art Festival- Winner of Emergent artist award.
"Jet James is a promising young artist whose winning print has a distinctive style, commanding scale and attractive surface treatment. Jet’s commitment to his work and attention to the craftsmanship of printmaking is evident and he obviously has a bright future in the art world."
2008 ERGON ENERGY CENTRAL QUEENSLAND ART AWARDS
COMMENTS BY AWARDS JUDGE, Mr GLENN COOKE, RESEARCH CURATOR, QLD HERITAGE, QUEENSLAND ART GALLERY
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As always - I love your work. Would love to see some oils. A++++++++
Jet, I absolutely love it. You are amazingly talented.Thank you
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