Kien Situ – 金 (Metal) at Aust Centre for China in the World

Interview with Kien Situ – 金 (Metal) at CIW

We recently sat down with multidisciplinary artist Kien Situ for an interview at the Australian Centre for China in the World. Situ’s practice spans sound, installation, and performance, often drawing on the elemental concept of 金 (Metal) as both material and metaphor.

In our conversation, he reflected on how metal resonates through his work—shaping textures in sound, influencing cultural narratives, and embodying transformation. We also discussed the role of Chinese philosophy in his artistic thinking, and how his projects engage with both tradition and contemporary experimentation.