JESWRI (pronounced Jess-Rye) is a multifaceted Gadigal artist of the Eora Nation, and is easily one of Australia's best-kept secrets.
His innovative fusion of street art, graffiti, and NFT art has garnered attention from major brands such as Apple, Netflix, Kia, Dell, Converse, Adidas, and Playstation.
JESWRI's most recent project, the NFT collection 'Keyboard Warriors Internet Cafe', sold out 8888 individual artworks in under 30 seconds, and continues to set a new standard for the Australian NFT market.
Before devoting his full-time career to art, JESWRI made a name for himself as a prominent graffiti writer, designer, and commercial art director. Today, he is the proud co-founder of Honey Bones Gallery, one of Melbourne's most exciting new art galleries & Wall Lords, an artist-focused advertising agency that partners with and mentors emerging artists to install painted advertisements for big-name clients across three major cities: Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane.
JESWRI's unique approach to storytelling is what sets him apart from his contemporaries.
He effortlessly communicates meaningful messages through his style, a blend of contemporary and pop art that showcases his deep connection to his storytelling which is considerately designed and composed to engage with the audience/viewer.
Currently supported by 'Creative VIC', JESWRI is working on his fourth gallery exhibition, entitled 'Dancing in the Dark', which is poised to solidify his place as one of Australia's most sought-after artists.
Through his work, JESWRI opens a dialogue about mental health and aims to have meaningful conversations about taboo topics through his many creative practices, cementing his status as a visionary artist with a passion for creating work that resonates deeply with his audience.
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Career Highlights
Exhibitions
PILEDRIVER
Solo Exhibition
March 2018, Goodspace Gallery, Sydney
BANGARANG
Solo Exhibition
December 2018, Goodspace Gallery, Sydney
March 2019, BSIDE Gallery, Melbourne
KNOWHERE
Solo Exhibition
November 2018, HONEY BONES Gallery, Melbourne
TOP 10 DESIGNERS IN THE WORLD FOR WRESTLING MERCHANDISE
Pro-Wrestling Tees Chicago / One Hour Tees 2018
LIVE-STREAM DRAWING WITH ADOBE
By: Adobe APAC Live w/ Flyn Tracy
HONEY BONES GALLERY
Launched w/ Britt Devlin Feb 2020
GRASS FIRES FEATURETTE
6 Page feature & biographical interview w/ Chris Bradley / 2020
VividSydney 2022 Feature
NOW IN ADHD w/ Dell.
I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which I live and work. I pay my respects to my Elders, past and present, and the Aboriginal Elders of other communities where I travel to earn a living.