Yona Lee Wins PICA's 2027 Judy Wheeler Commission for Site-Specific Sculpture
The Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts has announced that Yona Lee will receive the 2027 Judy Wheeler Commission. Established in 2022, this annual program is supported by a generous donation from the Simpson Family and pays tribute to Judy Wheeler, a passionate advocate for the arts. Each year, an Australian artist is chosen to create a new site-specific artwork that interacts either physically or conceptually with PICA's building and its history. For her 2027 project, Lee plans to design a large-scale sculpture on PICA's first floor, utilizing stainless steel to respond to the venue's architectural features. This decade-long initiative aims to highlight the richness, variety, and innovative spirit of Australian contemporary art, reflecting PICA's commitment to experimentation and community connection. Lee is recognized by PICA as a globally celebrated sculptor.
Key facts
- Yona Lee is the recipient of the 2027 Judy Wheeler Commission.
- The commission is run by Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts (PICA).
- The Judy Wheeler Commission was established in 2022 as a 10-year program.
- It is funded by a philanthropic gift from the Simpson Family in honour of the late Judy Wheeler.
- Each year the commission supports a new site-specific work by an Australian artist responding to PICA's building and history.
- Lee's 2027 work will occupy PICA's first floor and respond directly to its architecture.
- The sculpture is constructed from stainless-steel.
- PICA describes Lee as an internationally acclaimed sculptor.
Entities
Artists
- Yona Lee
- Judy Wheeler
Institutions
- Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts
- PICA
- Simpson Family
Locations
- Perth
- Australia