INDIVIDUAL TUTOURING
Tracey loves to share her love of art and is passionate about her personal approach to teaching. Tracey works with individuals, developing a way of learning that works for them this giving them the opportunity to unlock their unique talent and develop confidence in their own creative style.
JAKOB
I was approached by Jakob’s mum Mareika back in 2015 to ask if I would be interested in supporting/tutoring Jakob with art.
Jakob has autism spectrum disorder the lifelong neurological condition leads to problems with social skills, communication and sensory issues. It did not take long to notice Jakob’s interest in photography and it was then my intent to follow and support this interest. Not only is Jakob learning photography skills, he is learning life and social skills and feeling more connected to community. He tells me that when he is with his camera in nature he is in his happy space. It is exciting to see him achieve so much over the 4 years including: photography awards, a postcard range available now at 2 local galleries, his own solo exhibition and his first public commission in 2017. I am grateful to work with Jakob and find that he teaches me too as we journey together.
Jakob has autism spectrum disorder the lifelong neurological condition leads to problems with social skills, communication and sensory issues. It did not take long to notice Jakob’s interest in photography and it was then my intent to follow and support this interest. Not only is Jakob learning photography skills, he is learning life and social skills and feeling more connected to community. He tells me that when he is with his camera in nature he is in his happy space. It is exciting to see him achieve so much over the 4 years including: photography awards, a postcard range available now at 2 local galleries, his own solo exhibition and his first public commission in 2017. I am grateful to work with Jakob and find that he teaches me too as we journey together.
PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION - 'THROUGH MY EYES'
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A 20 year old lifelong local, Jacob was diagnosed as being on the austism spectrum when he was 7 years old. ASD is a lifelong neurological condition that leads to problems with social skills, communication and sensory issues.
Through My Eyes was inspired by his love of photography, the Gladstone region and how art has changed Jacob’s life. “I love taking nature photos and using natural light, I find that when I am at the Tondoon Botanic Gardens with my camera I am in a happy place. This exhibition can show others like me that you can do whatever you want in life – we are all good at something.” Jacob explains, “It has been a difficult road to travel. Over the years I have not found anything that I feel I am good at, until I discovered photography. In the last two years I have devoted more time to discovering this art form and it makes me happy.” |
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PHOTOGRAPH SELECTED FOR SASKI SISTER CITY IMAGES 2017
Well done Jakob Holmes for the amazing work you do with your teacher Tracey Smith. Congratulations on your award winning photo that has been selected for the Intercity Images photographic exchange. 2017 Gladstone Saiki images. The exhibition was on display at the Gladstone regional art gallery and museum and his photograph will go on display in Japan.
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"ART ON FLEET" - POP-UP PUBLIC ART PROJECT
The opportunity to work collaboratively has been eagerly accepted by Gladstone Region artists embracing the chance to display their work ’on the move’, in this series of locally created Art of Fleet pop-up public artworks. Seventeen vinyl reproductions are being hosted on Gladstone Regional Council vehicles, presented by fifteen local artists.
KOOKABURRA SHELL
Lifelong local Jakob, has devoted a lot of time to developing his photography skills and says the art form makes him happy. “I have been told that I am very good photographer and I have had my work displayed at Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum, several times already. “I find that when I am with my camera I am in a happy place”. Jakob says he loves taking nature photos using natural light. The Kookaburra Shell is so named because of its resemblance to a perched Kookaburra. Only small, about 30mm in length, the species lives in the sandy-mud of the Gladstone Harbour.
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So proud of Jakob Holmes so exciting to his photography on one of the councils vehicles at Tannum sands as part of the "Art on Fleet " project. A big thank you to Kim Cooke , Gladstone Printing Services and to Jo, Di and the gallery team for their vision and support. This opportunity was funding by RADF Regional Arts Development Fund.
PHOTOGRAPHY POSTCARDS
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Wonderful to see Jakob Holmes new photography postcards now available at the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery and Museum. His photography showcases Gladstone's beauty!
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