ABOUT

Jem Gillard is a scientific illustrator based in Australia, he is passionate about the natural world and being able to communicate with others through a visual medium. He enjoys experimenting with new techniques, and has an interest in exploring scientific illustration through both a traditional and digital practice. 

Clients: The University of Newcastle, DPI (Department of Primary Industries), Hunter Wetlands Centre, North Coast Local Land Services

Exhibitions, Experience and Achievements

2023
Makerspace SPSA l University of Newcastle
Worked as a student peer support assistant (SPSA) creating, demonstrating, and delivering creative workshops to students and staff attending the Auchmuty Library Makerspace.

2022
Completed degree Natural History Illustration (Honours) UON

2021
Biodiversity Mural l Waratah Public School l NSW
Biomes 2021 l Online Exhibition l NSW
Slippery, Slimy, Feathered and Furred l Illustrator, Children’s fiction book l Hunter Writers Centre
College Commendation List l University of Newcastle

2020
Thinking In Pictures l University Gallery Exhibition l NSW
Hunter Wetlands Center Interpretive Space l Hunter Wetlands l NSW
Sculpted 3 frog models for 3D printing and display.
The Scott Sisters of Ash Island l Documentary
Biomes 2020 l Online Exhibition
Festival X l Online Exhibition
Faculty Commendation List l University of Newcastle
Awarded Faculty Medal - Faculty of Education and Arts l University of Newcastle
Completed degree Bachelors of Natural History Illustration UON

2019
Faculty Commendation List l University of Newcastle

2018
Workshop Guest Speaker l Lambton High School
Visited as a guest speaker in a workshop to a group of Year 9 students. I spoke about Natural History Illustration, and showed them how to handle and illustrate from both preserved taxidermy specimens and natural objects.