Brett has led an extraordinary life as a naturalist and artist and has become one of the most collectable and recognisable realist animal painters in Australia. He has dedicated his entire life to observing and documenting the identification, behaviour and beauty of wildlife, in particular Australian birds, whales and dolphins through his art. Jarrett brings his paintings alive in a way that demonstrates his skills and the natural beauty of the world around us.

 

Some of Brett's accolades include work acquired by the Leigh Yawkey-Woodson Art Museum and included in its national tour in museums in New York; Maine and Texas; former signature member of the prestigious Society of Animal Artists in the U.S.A. with his paintings selected four times for their annual exhibition and national tour. He has won Australia's richest bird art competition as well as its Peoples Choice award in the Holmes Art Prize and been a finalist in the Art Renewal Center in the U.S.A.

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Brett's favourite environment are the polar regions where he has worked for extended periods. His first Antarctic expedition was with the Australian Antarctic Division in 1996 over four months working in the field tagging Weddell seals. In subsequent expeditions he has worked as an artist and wildlife guide for various cruise companies and the Mawson's Hut's Foundation, all the while collecting an outstanding library of reference material for future paintings. He has collectively worked on and around the Antarctic continent for nearly three years. Brett's works have been included in many wildlife publications - comprehensive books, papers, identification charts and guides.

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We are honoured to present this exhibition to you. Please come along to the launch event at 4pm on Saturday, 7 June. You will be able to meet Brett, hear him talk about his working life, and enjoy a drink, some nibbles and a social night with our creative community.