WATCH | Kim Ah Sam On Representing Personal Journeys and Country Through Her Weavings

Kuku Yalanji and Kalkadoon artist, Kim Ah Sam’s works explore the connection between Country and the human body through sculpture. For Melbourne Art Fair’s BEYOND sector, Kim has produced Before & Beyond, Our Journey, a constellation of levitating sculptures which gently hover and spin, possessing a kinetic quality.

Speaking with Melbourne Art Fair, Kim provides insights on her self-taught, intuitive and improvisational weaving process, her use of recycled materials, and capturing personal journeys on Country through her works. Watch the video in full below.

Kim Ah Sam is represented by Vivien Anderson Gallery (Naarm/Melbourne)

Harnessing the monumental exhibition spaces within the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, BEYOND presents three large-scale installations and spatial interventions from leading contemporary artists. Melbourne Art Foundation supports the sector by providing a monetary grant to participating galleries. This year, BEYOND is curated by Anna Briers, Curator, Len Lye & Contemporary Art, Govett-Brewster Art Gallery (Aotearoa).