Jamie Congdon: On a limb
'On a limb' is a solo exhibition of recent works by Redcliffe-based painter, Jamie Congdon. Through his work, Congdon provides an intimate portrait of his life, without embellishment.
Jamie's pieces focus on the locations and scenes from his everyday experiences, and he likes to capture them through drawing, painting, sculpture and animation.
He sees a white canvas as a blank page of a diary where one records their daily activities....Jamie sees his life as unique and believes most artists' lives are....and in his typical irony he refers to artists as those who never really find their place in the world and don't abandon art, as most people do in their working and family lives.
This exhibition was officially opening on Friday 2 August, 2024.
About the artist
Jamie Congdon lives and works as a taxi driver in Redcliffe. His practice focuses on the world around him including trips, both as a visual artist and as a taxi driver.
Jamie holds an Honours Degree in Fine Arts and a Masters in Screen Production (Animation), and has exhibited widely through South East Queensland. He has received recognition and multiple awards for his work, including being a finalist in the 2020, 2022 and 2023 Brisbane Portrait Prize, and Winner of the 2023 Moreton Bay Art Prize.
Image: "Shutup I'm Drawing", courtesy of artist