Jon Campbell

Prato project 2019

The residency provided me with the time and space to further develop my art practice with a concentrated focus on my fabric-based works.

Jon exhibited some of the works he produced during his residency in a one-night public event called To carry on like a pork chop. He shared with the audience the creative process he used to make the works and the influence of being exposed to new inputs while in Prato.

Background

Born in Northern Ireland, Jon moved to Melbourne as a child. He studied painting at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology and completed his studies at the Victorian College of Arts.

His practice is strongly influenced by a sense of nostalgia for a typically Australian iconography, a common language, and familiar linguistic expressions, which he transforms into colourful and large works. Over the years he has worked with different media including paintings, textiles, flags, billboards and neon signs. Jon has also dedicated himself to musical projects, performing with the bands King Jerklews, Adawo, Gloss Enamel and Olympic Donuts. The influence of live music and performance is very present in his artworks.

Jon's works are found in many renowned public and private collections, including the National Gallery of Victoria (Melbourne), the Art Gallery of South Australia (Adelaide), and the Museum of Contemporary Art (Sydney).

Find out more on Jon Campbell’s website.