jon lam

Biography

Jon Lam. Artist, Muralist, Tutor and Judge. ABN: 29 655 302 354
email: jonlam.art51@gmail.com Mobile: +61 425755839
http://jonfonglam.wix.com/mysite Instagram: @jonlam.art51

Jon graduated as a graphic artist in Melbourne. His versatility with various media and styles has won him first prize with his Acrylic, Oil and Watercolour paintings. He exhibits widely in group shows but his solo exhibitions are also very well received and has works represented both in Australia and abroad. He has works in various municipalities. Jon had 10 solo exhibitions to date.
Jon, originally Melbourne based, now lives in Alfredton (Ballarat) since October 2019. Four times finalist of The Rochester Mural Festival, his 2016 winning mural is on permanent display in Northern Highway, Rochester, making him a muralist and fine artist. Jon’s work has been published on the cover of the Art Education magazine and in other publications.
Jon is a dedicated artist, tutor and an exhibition judge. He is a member of a number of art groups including The Contemporary Artists Society of Victoria, Ballarat Society of Artists, Ballarat Arts Alive and the Golden Plains Arts Inc.
Jon was the past president The Whitehorse Arts Association the past vice president of the Ballarat Society of Artists.
Today Jon tutors in Art societies, runs painting workshops and gives private tuition.
Jon was awarded “Artist of the Year” for 2022 with the Ballarat Society of artists.

Solo exhibitions:
Nov/Dec 2023 “Blood, Sweat and Cheers”
Mercure Hotel and Convention Centre, Ballarat
February to May 2023 – “Passage” – Blue Pyrenees Estate, Avoca
August to October 2022 – “Empiricism” – Blue Pyrenees Estate, Avoca
May 2022 – “Accent” – Accent Framing and Fine Art, Ballarat
April 2022 – “Praxis” – Mercure Hotel and Convention Centre, Ballarat
May 2021 – “Unplugged” – The Customs House Gallery, Echuca
October 2018 – “Miscellany” – The Foundry Arts Space, Echuca
February/March – 2016 – “Heart to Art” – Alton Gallery, Echuca
October 2014 – “Expressions of Interest” – Alton Gallery, Echuca
October 1995 – “Changes” – Whitefriars Park Gallery, Donvale



Academic qualifications:
Diploma of Art and Design (Graphics)
Bachelor of Education (Secondary Arts and Crafts)