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Jonathon Saunders

Content Contributor


Jonathon Saunders is a Darwin based Indigenous illustrator and animator. While born and raised in Darwin, Jonathon is a member of the Woppaburra indigenous people, from the Kanomie clan of Keppel Island in Queensland. Jonathon’s artwork focuses strongly on comic book and superhero iconography and re-contextualizing those images within an Australian urban setting. Jonathon explores the themes of morality, heroism and identity. Jonathon is the creator of the award winning animated mini series Zero-Point Season Zero. Jonathon was a remote animator and storyboard artist for Studio Gilay, and has also done work for clients like Zuru Toys, Jetstar, Arnhem Land Progress Aboriginal Corporation (ALPA) and many others. He is also the co-creator of Wild North Comics, an anthology comic that features comics from artists around NT and beyond.