Joshua Yong is a young emerging visual artist and arts worker, born and living in Melbourne/Naarm, and creating on unceded land. Joshua’s art is influenced by figurative and contemporary art, pop culture and his own lived experiences as an identifying queer and multicultural individual. Joshua’s practice predominantly focuses on drawing (both traditional and digital), with a particular focus on portraiture. His practice is also encompassed by his drag persona known as Kitana Li, exploring themes of identity, culture and expression.
Joshua holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Visual Arts and Design from Australian Catholic University. He now professionally and voluntarily engages with public art galleries and artist-run initiatives. He is passionate about visitor experience, audience engagement and customer service within these organisations. Currently, Joshua is a Customer Service Officer at The National Gallery of Victoria and a Creative Producer of the Connection Art Space Queer Artist-in-Residence program.
