I’m another primate occupying spacetime, just like you are. With my own sense of curiosity, challenges and perspective about the world and its inhabitants, I have been developing a particular approach to observe and interpret nature, translating reality into abstract arrangements through the power of geometry, colour, and simplicity.
I like to debate the traditional notions of perception and interpretation, rather than generating specific answers but to inspire new questions.
How we perceive the world and interpret reality, to engage rather than just to inform, to invite experimentation rather than just to look, but even more, to sense, thrive and grow.
Computer world
Deep into the blue
Hours at sea level
No vaivem
Colour evokes innumerable readings, as texture creates different sensations. I aim to create sculptural pieces that captures both qualities and naturally fills up its own spacetime, just like you and me. And paper has always been part of my life with its tactile and playful material, it offers me the freedom to represent the world I see.
I'm a graphic artist with a design background. I studied graphic design (branding, typography, printing, packaging, editorial, publishing and advertising) in Sao Paulo, Brazil and at the University of Arts London, UK (fine arts, drawing and mix media printmaking). I have over 25 years of experience working internationally across Brazil, UK, Europe, and Australia.
My bio says that my work exudes authenticity and that I create distinctive, vibrant, and colourful sculptures, animations, and illustration, inspired by human connection, nature, geometry, colour and playing with the concept of repetition and patterns, but I'm curious about what you think.
My bio says that my work exudes authenticity and that I create distinctive, vibrant, and colourful sculptures, animations, and illustration, inspired by human connection, nature, geometry, colour and playing with the concept of repetition and patterns, but I'm curious about what you think.
For commissions, to learn more and inquiries about my work, please contact me at: jaimekiss@me.com
In my recent work, I've created a series of digital paintings and collages, exploring ideas related to the continuation, cycles, changes and transformations, playing with the interaction created between the medium and spectators.
Education
2011 Drawing at Central Saint Martins, University of Arts London, UK
2010 Experimental Printmaking & Mixed Media at Central Saint Martins, University of Arts London, UK
2010 Printmaking II (short course) Central Saint Martins, University of Arts London, UK
2009 Printmaking (short course) Central Saint Martins, University of Arts London, UK
2009 Fine Art Central Saint Martins, University of Arts London, UK
1997 Bachelor of Visual Arts – Graphic Design, UNESP São Paulo, Brazil
Selected Group Exhibitions
2023 “Floating Land: us and them”, Noosa Regional Gallery, Australia
2023 FORM:Interrupted, WaitingRoom Gallery, Brisbane, Australia
2022 Co-curator and artist: Neo Non-objective exhibition, The G Contemporary, Noosa, Australia
2022 Co-curator and artist: EDIT-ism exhibition, Outer Space, Brisbane, Australia
2022 Artist in Session: Studio 26, Sunshine Coast, Australia
2021 “Floating Land: at the edge of ideas”, Noosa Regional Gallery, Australia
2021 Participated in: “Noosa Surf Art exhibition”, Noosa, Australia
2018 Participated in and curated: “Beleza” London, UK
2018 Participated in: “Tomorrow’s World” Atom Gallery, London, UK
2017 Participated in and curated: “Beleza” London, UK Selected Group Exhibitions
2017 Participated in: “Vinylize! – Concerto”, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Public Art
2024 Information Paradox, MET’s Creative Hoarding Program, Maroochydore City Centre, Australia
2021 Think, Wish & Drink,“Floating Land: at the edge of ideas”, Noosa Regional Gallery, Australia
Awards and Residencies
2022 Residency at the Project 24 Residency - 2nd Space
2022 Finalist in: “Lethbridge 20,000”, Brisbane, Australia – 3D Paper Sculpture
2022 Finalist in: “Lethbridge Landscapes”, Brisbane, Australia – 3D Paper Sculpture
2022 Finalist in: “Local Artists – Local Content”, Caloundra Regional Gallery
2021 Featured artist “Conceptual maquettes for public art installations”, Caloundra Regional Gallery
2021 Finalist in: “The Eclectica Art Awards”, Butter Factory Arts Centre, Cooroy
2021 Finalist in: “Clayton Utz Art Award”, Brisbane, Australia – 3D Paper Sculpture
2021 Finalist in: “Lethbridge 20,000”, Brisbane, Australia – 3D Paper Sculpture
2021 Residency at the Butter Factory Arts Centre
Grants and Projects
2024 Sunshine Coast Major Grants Creative Development for Studio 26 publication
2024 Sessional drawing tutor, University of the Sunshine Coast
2023 Co-curator and produce: Studio 26 art project – supported by Noosa Council RADF
2022 Co-curator and produce: Studio 26 art project – supported by Sunshine Coast RADF
2022 Participant in The Path, professional project development, facilitated by Kellie O’Dempsey
2022 Sessional course coordinator, University of the Sunshine Coast
2022 The Refinery – Creative arts business incubator