JESWRI is a multifaceted Gadigal artist of the Eora Nation who came into prominence as a graffiti writer, with a career that spans advertising, NFTs, and large-scale murals. A proud co-founder of Honey Bones Gallery and an Archibald Prize portrait finalist, he continues to push boundaries across disciplines. Through his work, JESWRI opens a dialogue about mental health and sparks meaningful conversations around taboo topics, using his many creative practices as a platform for connection.
On this episode, we talk about how JESWRI moved from graffiti to galleries, why community has always been central to his practice, how authenticity matters more than pandering in art and online culture, why fear mongering in the arts discourages people from speaking out, the divide between art and commercial objectives, why he sometimes acts as a mouthpiece for others in the industry, the role of street art in social commentary, why cultural tokenism and the exploitation of Aboriginal art remain ongoing problem and so much more.
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