She sits high up in the Manna Gum Tree. Overlooking her country she can see, patches of bushland sparsely spread apart. The trees she needs for survival and safety are across the pastures, and the busy roads. Over their on the other side. Living isolated, does not help her kind, Survival needs diversity in her tribe. A koala living up in her tree, waiting for her mate in a different place Hoping to bridge the divides in place.
Name: Jason Jakiel
Community: Ballarat
Biography:
I was born in Ballarat and always knew I was Aboriginal. I am a proud Wotjobaluk man with some connections to Dja Dja Wurrung mob.
My artwork allows me to connect to stories and culture and I use land, animals and country as my chosen subjects and I hope my art bring spiritual and mental health awareness to those who admire my artwork.
I have used and acrylic and charcoal mainly, however enjoy exploring different mediums.
I studied Koorie art and Design and RMIT and have been involved in Group Exhibitions in the past few years.
Currawong’s Calling The spirit of Currawongs calling. The sound of bush and countryside A call, a reminder of the land we live in The calling of the Currawongs sounding, connecting and binding people to country.
Woman, Person, Man Three panels, Three energies- Connected, equal, whole