Jaco loves nature and animals and he started to explore the different facets of wildlife at an early age. This early education inspired Jaco for many years and formed the basis of his art career today. Throughout the years he was able to experience wildlife intimately. Jaco also went to word on a dairy farm for 2 years, where he handled the animals daily. In those 2 years he learned a lot about animal behaviour and it had a direct influence on his work.

He is currently studying History of Art at the University of South Africa .

Jaco has taken part in a few selected group exhibitions in South Africa and in the United States of America (the South-eastern Wildlife Expo). In 2004 at a Wildlife expo, the world renowned wildlife artist, Robert Bateman, complmented Jaco on his technique, style and the high quality of artwork that he produces.

Group Exhibitions

2004: Southeastern Wildlife Expo, Las Vegas , USA

2004: Rooms-on View, Press Lounges, Johannesburg , South Africa

2004: Jannewales-op-Kloof, Afrikaans Cultural Exhibition, Cape Town , SouthAfrica

2005: Nederburg Wine Auction, Paarl , South Africa

2005: Vodacom Durban July (Dual Exhibition), Durban , South Africa

2005: Jannewales-op-Kloof Afrikaans Cultural Festival, Cape Town , South Africa

2005: Make-a-difference Art Auction and Exhibition by invitation of Francois Pienaar, St. Georges Hill Estate, London , United Kingdom

2005: Make-a-difference Art Auction, Santé Wine lands Estate, Franschoek, SouthAfrica

2006: Media 24, KKNK Exhibition, Oudtshoorn , South Africa

2006: Art-on-View, Johannesburg , South Africa

2006: Jannewals-op-Kloof Afrikaans Cultural Festival, Cape Town , South Africa

2006: Iart Gallery-Opening exhibition at IART Gallery, Cape Town , South Africa

Solo Exhibitions

2004: Pierre Cronje Gallery,