Among the range of media he works with, Chinese-born Japanese artist Ishu Han is best known for his compelling performance videos. These works typically position the artist in absurd and dreamlike scenarios within larger natural forces, such as shifting tides or fields of snow. Through the videos, he has developed a metaphorical poetic language characterised by its humour, which operates as a form of challenge, and visual restraint, evoking the solitary negotiation of immense social systems and popular norms.

For the Asia Pacific Triennial, Han presents two newly created video works shot in south-east Queensland that reflect on the integration of labour and migration.

This project is assisted by the Ishibashi Foundation and the National Center for Art Research, Japan.