Robert Jacks AO (1943–2014) is acknowledged as one

of Australia's leading abstract artists. He studied at the

Prahran Technical College from 1958 to 1960 and the

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology from 1961 to

1962, focusing first on sculpture and then painting and

printmaking.

Jacks developed a unique visual language that

incorporated colour field theory, pure form, geometrics,

text and semiotics, and conceptual art. He maintained a

prolific and consistent output throughout his career,

exhibiting often.

Jacks is represented in many major public, corporate

and private Australian collections, and internationally,

across which hundreds of his works are held.