Navigating the relationship between art and technology, my practice seeks to find the seemingly unlikely intersections between the two domains.
"kenal" is a work that explores the notion of touch and intimacy and the layers of meaning and storytelling that our hands and skin carry.
This series of works is characterised by multiple, physical prints and three digital animations. Each of these components investigates the layers of touch, from the surface of the skin, solitary sensations, dual-bodied interactions and symbolic and cultural movements and dance.
'kenal: tari, tangan, tahan'
"Animations on screen 1-3 minutes 3 TVs, 93cm x 55cm each
These three animations explore the different languages that hands and gestures can communicate; that of the quotidian and familiar, the personal and intimate, and the graceful and reverent."
Embossings on paper Over 200 prints, 10cm x 10cm, 5cm x 5cm
These prints reflect the landscape of one’s skin and the history the terrain records. These embossings creates a tactile quality, which encourages the audience to step closer and inspect the hidden texture of the paper.
kenal: setuh
Embossings on paper Over 200 prints, 10cm x 10cm, 5cm x 5cm
These prints reflect the landscape of one’s skin and the history the terrain records. These embossings creates a tactile quality, which encourages the audience to step closer and inspect the hidden texture of the paper.
In the spirit of reconciliation Monash University acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
