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Jasmine first began painting in 1996 when she was aged seventeen Born in Brisbane, Queensland, the daughter of a minister,
and became a mother. At that time she lived in an isolated community. the artist frequently moved whilst growing up, these moves
Her friends were finishing school and choosing to travel or to attend spanned across several states of Australia. This pattern,
University in the cities. Finding that she was spending large amounts although somewhat slowed, has continued into adulthood. Upon
of time alone, painting became a way of occupying her time. Jasmine reflection, Jasmine expressed that her semi transient lifestyle
said that she truly loved painting and a day without it felt like a can be viewed in a positive light. She noted that given the
day wasted. “Painting” she said, “was then, and still is now, a great diversity within Australia, she had benefited from her exposure
companion and provided an alternative to normal daily routine”. to different environments, landscapes and ways of living.

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