In this episode of Talking With Creatives, Australian artist Juan Ford reflects on his journey from computer engineering to hyperreal painting. He shares how reconnecting with nature grounds his practice and explores what it means to be human in a fragile environment- where art becomes both mirror and message.

A thoughtful conversation about creativity, environmental awareness, and the human condition through the lens of one of Australia’s most distinctive contemporary artists.

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Juan Ford is one of Australia’s most acclaimed contemporary artists. Since the early stages of his painting career, Juan has employed photorealistic modes of representation that have come to characterise his practice. Through his evolving exploration of the fraught relationship between humans and the natural environment, Juan has developed a reputation for pushing boundaries and challenging genres, while remaining deeply connected to traditional painting techniques.

Having staged more than 36 solo exhibitions, 161 group exhibitions, and having featured in major institutions including the National Portrait Gallery, National Gallery of Victoria, and QAGOMA, Juan’s works are held in national collections including Artbank, the NGV, and the Parliament of Victoria- to name just a few. Juan has received multiple accolades throughout his more than 20year career, including the Fletcher Jones Contemporary Art Prize.

For more information, please visit juanford.com

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Featured Image: Juan Ford, Sentinel, 2018, oil on linen, 90 x 75cm.

Note: The artwork shown here may appear styled by the website theme and is not indicative of the artist’s vision.