'Rainbow Serpent' by Jason Lee and Heesco
Jason Lee
Jason Lee is a self-taught artist who was born and raised in Darwin, Northern Territory.
Having grown up next to saltwater and learning his Gulumerrdjin (Larrakia) culture from his mother, Uncles, Aunties and brothers and sisters this sparked an interest in art and this interest was cultivated during his teenage years and further developed when he started learning the Larrakia language. Jason’s artistic influences come from his Larrakia ancestry and the Larrakia Language and cultural practices.
His art is a mix of contemporary and traditional styles. Jason has always been fascinated by images and how the world is represented through art
Heesco
Khosnaran Khurelbaatar aka Heesco is a muralist and fine artist based in Melbourne, Australia, with over 20 years experience specialising in large scale public artworks. Heesco was born and raised in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia and moved to Australia in 1999. He graduated from Sydney College of the Arts in 2005 with a bachelor's degree in painting and print-media. Heesco's murals can be found all over Australia and around the world.
He's been featured on national TV and newspapers and, featured in international publications. His art has been commissioned widely from local businesses to multinational corporations, as well as the Governor of Victoria. A small town in rural Victoria is nicknamed “Heesco Town” for the 25 prominent murals he painted during the pandemic to garner visitors into the small town.
When not painting, Heesco uses his unique voice and art to bring change to underprivileged children in Mongolia as the President of non-profit organisation Lantuun Dohio Australia.
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
This mural was a collaboration between two prolific and incredibly talented artists, Heesco and Jason Lee.
The Rainbow Serpent is one of the most significant and dominant figures in Australian Indigenous Dreamtime mythology. Often depicted as a colorful snake, the Rainbow Serpent is believed to have created the landscape, rivers, billabongs and mountains through it's movement. The Rainbow Serpent is a spiritual entity that represents the unity of all life and the importance of living in harmony and connection with nature. Stories about the Rainbow Serpent are passed down from generation to generation, emphasising the importance of respect for nature and the need for balance and care in the environment.
Find Jason Lee on Instagram HERE
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Mural Location: Parap Tavern Carpark, accessed via Parap Rd, Parap
