art forum VISITING ARTISTS: Ken + Julia Yonetani

Ken + Julia Yonetani’s work explores the interaction between humans, nature, science and the spiritual realm in the contemporary age, unearthing and visualizing hidden connections between people and their environment. Their installations work within an interdisciplinary field, inspiring responses through all five senses – sight, smell, taste, hearing and touch. They incorporate performance and prompt the viewer through immersive interaction at the most basic of levels. The connection between audience and environment is undeviating within a powerful aesthetic. Their work is highly accessible, attracting international acclaim and widespread attention for its combination of aesthetics and nuanced expression of contemporary issues.

Ken + Julia both studied at ANU. Ken graduated with a Master of Arts (Visual Arts), School of Art in 2005, and Julia with PhD (History) in 2003. Their exhibition The Last Temptation is currently on show at National Gallery of Australia Contemporary.