Kia Zand is a multidisciplinary artist based in Naarm (Melbourne), Australia. Drawing on mixed Iranian roots, he combines image, sound, and sculpture to explore the environments around geological, cultural, and political borders…
bluestone 36x19 cm - 2023
bluestone 125x40 cm - 2021
The use of prehistoric materials reflects experiences with transformation and misplacement. These materials have lasted the test of time; however, they took different shapes due to natural adaptation, urban use, or colonial history…
Working with marble as a medium bypasses colonial association. Marble offcuts are the chosen medium for creating sculptures from materials other than those from Australia. The political perspective proposed is closely tied to outstanding issues concerning indigenous land and resources; however, this approach may vary depending on geographical location…
marble 45x25 cm - 2023
marble 40x20 cm - 2024
marble 35x20 cm - 2023