For the past two decades Owen Leong has developed a highly personal art practice that spans sculpture, photography, video, and installation.
Through the lens of his own identity as a queer person of colour, Owen examines the social, political, and cultural forces that impact our lives. Often centring his own body within the frame, Owen has used his practice as a way to locate himself within the world.
In this conversation, Owen talks about the steely determination he has needed to pursue his career and why his decision to undertake a Master of Fine Art at the University of NSW was viewed as 'somewhat controversial' by his family.
To view Owen's works of art in Newcastle Art Gallery's collection, visit www.nag.org.au/podcast
Conversations from the Collection is a Newcastle Art Gallery podcast. Find new episodes weekly until Wednesday 14 February 2024.
Developed by Newcastle Art Gallery
Hosted & Produced by Zana Kobayashi
Produced, Edited and Music by Duke's Creations
Research by Tulleah Pearce & Pippa Budge
Mixed by Sawtooth Studio
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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