JETS JOURNAL
Issue #087 · 24th June, 2025

Hi All!

Here is your weekly round up of what I’m pondering and exploring. Feel free to forward along to a friend if you think they might enjoy.

A life in objects

Last week a company auctioned off hundreds of David Lynche’s belongings. People put bids on his old cameras, directors chair, art books, old scripts, and even a set of cables that racked up thousands of dollars worth of bids. 

To get a better picture of everything that was up for grabs check out this link.

When you scroll through the site it’s like a virtual art exhibition where you get a glimpse into the life of one of our times most iconic movie directors. 


I find it fascinating thinking about the objects not only in people like David Lynche’s life, but the objects in our own lives. 

It’s so beautiful how commonplace objects can become embedded with meaning. 

Which brings me a question I’d love you to think about.

What are five objects that could represent your life?

Working while your asleep

Sometimes when I’m faced with a creative problem I don’t know how to solve, I pause, and sleep on it. No longer do I try force solutions, I just trust and let my unconscious do all the work. 

It’s kind of the same when you’ve lost your keys and then the moment you stop looking for them, they suddenly appear in front of you. 

A quote

The quote below really resonated with my current approach to creating my work, and writing this newsletter every week.

“I make a film like I cook for friends. I hope they like it, but if they don’t, I’m prepared to enjoy it all by myself.” -Melvin Van Peebles

Owning your story

Last weekend I helped out my friend Dom on his latest music video. From my POV the video captured the tension between wanting more but still feeling like your stuck in the same place.

I found it inspiring seeing Dom embrace where he’s from, filming half of the video at his home in Belmore. Especially since when I was younger, I was often embarrased of where I lived. Which sounds silly I know, but it’s funny how when you mature and start to connect the dots, you realise everything you disliked, or made you uncomfortable actually gave you texture, and character.

And in a weird way, I’m grateful for everything I’m not because just like Ye said, It made me everything I am.

I really admire Dom’s willingness to own his story, and the struggle that comes with having a dream, and not knowing how or when it’s going to come into fruition, but still having the guts to walk that path.

Dom also writes a weekly newsletter you might enjoy reading if you like mine.

A public thank you to my parents

Recently someone asked me who my biggest inspirations were, and for a moment I thought about saying the names of some directors, authors, and other artists I look up to, however in that moment I remembered it’s my parents who inspire me the most.

Which reminded me of a blog post I wrote last year on this exact topic.

Heroes

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It’s beginning to dawn on me how much of an inspiration my parents are to me. If you asked me who I looked up to a couple years ago I would’ve gave you a list of people I’ve never even met. However, as I think on all the sacrifices my parents have made for our family, a deep sense of gratefulness grows in my heart.

Both my mum and dad have always put my brother and I first in their lives. Everything they do is for us. They consistently give themselves less so we can have more. My mother is the kindest and most compassionate person I’ve ever met.

She is the person not only I but all her friends go to if they ever need support. She doesn’t judge anyone and gives everyone the time of day. She will literally give her last dollar to someone else not as fortunate as her. She has an abundance of love that I’m ever grateful for.

Without her I wouldn’t be as confident as I am. She’s taught me so much when it comes to mindfulness and how to be a great human being. She also has immaculate taste and has helped me refine my style and aesthetic through the years.

My dad on the other hand is the backbone of the family. He never complains and is the one you can rely on for anything. Whenever a task or problem arises, he shuts up and gets it done. His quiet confidence is reassuring, knowing that we’ll always figure it out.

His resourcefulness and ability to problem solve has taught me how to take on any task with whatever tools you have and get it done. He’s the one who taught me how to work hard and to keep pushing when it gets difficult. He’s always been the person who’d do anything for our family.

Both my parents support everything my brother and I do. They both work so hard and it doesn’t go unnoticed. I’m forever grateful to be born into such a loving family. Without them I wouldn’t be who I am today. They are my biggest heroes and I hope to become just like them.

Thank you for taking the time to read through my newsletter this week. If you have any questions or would like to reach out, please email me here → [email protected] I respond to everyone.
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Hope you enjoy your week!
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