Jon Neilson
I describe my work as abstract art photography. I try to assess where every point of light makes its impact and decide whether it is within the natural envelope, and whether I can push the envelope to an advantage.
Sometimes I go outside the gambit of printable colour, and then I find a way to squeeze it back to somewhere near reality. When it pleases my eye, I gamble that it will please others.
Education & Training
Educated at North Sydney High, Jon set up a black & white photography lab and produced his initial abstract works in the 1970s.
Formal fine arts training completed includes a Advanced Diploma in Arts/Ceramics at CSIT 2003.
Exhibitions
2007 - Exhibition at 12A King St, Cooran.
2005 - Exhibition at Art Nuvo, Buderim.
2004 - Two exhibitions at the Cooroy Butter Factory (ceramics and photography).
Public Commissions
Queensland Health - Breastscreening Clinic, Nambour
Highly Strung Art Supplies, Eumundi
Prizes & Awards
First prize Abstract Art category in Sunshine Coast Arts Festival, 2004.
Current Interests
Pursuit of excellence in photographic art with a strong interest in the shapes, colours and forms of the natural and built environments.
Paragliding, walking, travel abroad.
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P.O. Box 7,
Cooran, Qld.,
Australia 4569.
Ph: +61 (0)7 5485 2848
Mob: (0438) 182 391
Page last updated: Jul 14, 2007.