Jonathan Zawada (b. 1981, Perth, Australia) is a multi-disciplinary artist exploring the complex interplay between technology and human experience through painting, sculpture, drawing, video, installation, and object design. On the surface, his work presents an inviting aesthetic of bold color and modern pop sensibilities, however, beneath this veneer lies a deeper investigation into interconnected networks, systems, and architectures that shape our cultural and social landscapes.

Zawada’s practice is rooted in his early background in web design and coding, synthesizing the virtual and physical realms. His hyperreal pieces seamlessly blend the artificial and natural, oscillating between intricate detail and dynamic expression. Whether rendering objects through precise pencil drawings, constructing multimedia environments, or crafting sculptural forms, Zawada translates the intangible or unseen into tangible artifacts, developing his own language for the properties of networks and systems.

With a philosophy of world-building that extends beyond traditional gallery spaces, Zawada utilizes the commercialized arts as another medium. His extensive collaborations range from product design to music videos, reaching audiences from fine art institutions to major cultural festivals like Coachella. Notably, his world-building projects with artist Flume have garnered multiple ARIA awards and seen his artistic narratives play out over months and years across a wide variety of mediums and modes.