Arcadia; Queer by Nature, 2023-24 Close-up shot Image: Courtesy of Jules Lister

CATALYST: Scholar Spotlight – Jack Jameson

Jameson is a queer multidisciplinary artist who works across physical and digital mediums to depict ‘unworldly narratives of the queer formwith fantastical narratives or comic depictions’. They see their work as a form of gender performance, and draw inspiration from across sci-fi, fantasy, technology, fashion and queer culture. Previous projects include direction, production design and costume for local film projects, music videos, and commercial campaigns.

Arcadia; Queer by Nature, 2023-24
Install shot
Image: Courtesy of Jules Lister

Arcadia; Queer by Nature, 2023-24
Close-up shot
Image: Courtesy of Jules Lister


Jack Jameson’s work presents a model utopia, inspired by mythology and folklore. In this world nature prevails, and the ‘forest nymph, water siren and rock troll dwell in in harmony free to be’. The work combines craft, costume, 3D scanning, printing and rendering, photography, and animation.


Arcadia; Queer by Nature, 2023-24
Close-up shot
Image: Courtesy of Jules Lister