GURIAABU (LONG TIME AGO) - JASON KING
JASON KING is inspired by the original storytellers of Australia – desert painters, ancient rock art, Aboriginal dance, language, and song.
King has had a strong relationship with nature and the land for much of his life. Through learning and sharing story, language and culture, Jason has developed a deeper connection to Bundjalung Country where he grew up, and his ancestral land Gumbaynggirr.
He has more recently been inspired to respectfully gather, blend and paint with the rich collection of colours found in natural ochres unearthed across the Bundjalung land.
Integrating storytelling into his artworks, King is inspired by nature and through life events and experiences. It is the appreciation of the storytelling, and his passion for Aboriginal and Islander culture, that Jason hopes to resonate with those viewing his artworks.
As an artist, delving into Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime stories becomes a journey of exploration and interpretation. The theme of creation and the distant past takes on a personal resonance, inspiring my creative expression. Through my artistic lens, I aim to capture the timeless essence of ancestral beings shaping landscapes, employing colours and symbols that echo the sacred narratives. The concept of a "long time ago" fuels my imagination, prompting me to tell our stories on canvas. In this dance of tradition and innovation, my art becomes a contemporary conduit, weaving the threads of ancient stories into a visual that connects past, present, and future.
King has had a strong relationship with nature and the land for much of his life. Through learning and sharing story, language and culture, Jason has developed a deeper connection to Bundjalung Country where he grew up, and his ancestral land Gumbaynggirr.
He has more recently been inspired to respectfully gather, blend and paint with the rich collection of colours found in natural ochres unearthed across the Bundjalung land.
Integrating storytelling into his artworks, King is inspired by nature and through life events and experiences. It is the appreciation of the storytelling, and his passion for Aboriginal and Islander culture, that Jason hopes to resonate with those viewing his artworks.
As an artist, delving into Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime stories becomes a journey of exploration and interpretation. The theme of creation and the distant past takes on a personal resonance, inspiring my creative expression. Through my artistic lens, I aim to capture the timeless essence of ancestral beings shaping landscapes, employing colours and symbols that echo the sacred narratives. The concept of a "long time ago" fuels my imagination, prompting me to tell our stories on canvas. In this dance of tradition and innovation, my art becomes a contemporary conduit, weaving the threads of ancient stories into a visual that connects past, present, and future.
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