Jamie Edward lives in lunawuni / Bruny Island, where he works as a visual artist, illustrator and designer. Holding a Bachelor of Science from ACU (2007) and a Bachelor of Communication Design from RMIT / Zurich University of the Arts (2012), Edward uses his interest in both science and design to make artwork that reflects our relationship to the world around us. Referencing his life in Tasmania, Edward explores themes centred around the natural and built environment, technology, human connection and the importance of place. Edward’s explores the influence of the sun, stars, moon, natural systems and life cycles and how they have been used in visual language and symbolic imagery throughout history to explain our past and contemplate our future. Edward works with ceramics, wood and paint.
Established in 2021, the National Emerging Art Prize was created to provide an annual, highly visible national platform to identify, promote and support the most promising emerging visual and ceramic artists in Australia.