Paint in the Blood: The Jeff Morgan Journey

How did a labourer, grader driver and house painter become a successful fine artist, a world-renowned panorama painter, and a recipient of the Order of Australia Medal? How did a misfit kid from Wirrabara Forest Primary School end up building an extraordinary gallery in South Australia’s outback town of Hawker?

Jeff Morgan has now shared his story – including his secrets, his passions, and his obsession with rocks and cars. Jeff’s journey highlights his love for family, the bush and his creator; but most astonishing is the litany of close calls that threatened to finish him along the way. Jeff’s art is a gift and his life is nothing short of a miracle.

“Jeff is one very unique individual, a supremely gifted artist, an insane collector of just about everything, and a very gentle soul. His beaming smile opens a door to a world which makes us all richer.”
George Aldridge, artist, cartoonist & illustrator

“Jeff is a treasure. He’s amazing. He’s really passionate about people enjoying the whole of the Flinders Ranges.”
Doug Sprigg, Director of the Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary

“Jeff sees every detail and has the rare ability to transfer it to canvas at a scale few could contemplate.”
Rowan Ramsey MP, Federal Member for GreyRead less