Kristina Mah
Born in Manila, Philippines.
Currently lives and works in Sydney, Australia.
In 2026, I am a lecturer in design at the School of Architecture, Design and Planning at the University of Sydney. I am an interdisciplinary artist, workshop facilitator, and researcher while organising the Lawudo Trek, a fundraising trek in the Himalayan mountains of Nepal.
In 2026, I am a lecturer in design at the School of Architecture, Design and Planning at the University of Sydney. I am an interdisciplinary artist, workshop facilitator, and researcher while organising the Lawudo Trek, a fundraising trek in the Himalayan mountains of Nepal.
My creative practice is rooted in the body and movement, writing and drawing. I develop workshops and retreats to explore ideas in greater generative depth. I collaborate with artists, athletes, adventurers, filmmakers and storytellers to produce diverse experiences and works that aim to promote inner exploration and wellbeing, ultimately expanding this understanding to positive impact on more-than-human wellbeing and planetary health.
2025-2026
Developing Accessible Playgrounds for Children with Blindness or Low Vision. ARC Discovery, led by Associate Professor Dagmar Reinardt, The University of Sydney, Australia, https://www.sydney.edu.au/architecture/our-research/research-projects/developing-accessible-playgrounds-for-children-with-vision-impairment.html
Developing Accessible Playgrounds for Children with Blindness or Low Vision. ARC Discovery, led by Associate Professor Dagmar Reinardt, The University of Sydney, Australia, https://www.sydney.edu.au/architecture/our-research/research-projects/developing-accessible-playgrounds-for-children-with-vision-impairment.html
2024-2025
Machine Movement Lab and Human-Robot Experience (HRX) Theatre Workshop, led by Associate Professor Petra Gemeinboeck, Swinburne University of Technology, Australia https://machinemovementlab.net/
Machine Movement Lab and Human-Robot Experience (HRX) Theatre Workshop, led by Associate Professor Petra Gemeinboeck, Swinburne University of Technology, Australia https://machinemovementlab.net/
2024-2025
Transdisciplinary Research in Mobility and Robotics. ARC Discovery, led by Professor Martin Tomistch and Dr Stewart Worrall, University of Sydney and University of Technology, Sydney, Australia. https://www.tomoroproject.org/
Transdisciplinary Research in Mobility and Robotics. ARC Discovery, led by Professor Martin Tomistch and Dr Stewart Worrall, University of Sydney and University of Technology, Sydney, Australia. https://www.tomoroproject.org/
EDUCATION
2023
Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture (Human-Computer Interaction), The University of Sydney, Australia
Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture (Human-Computer Interaction), The University of Sydney, Australia
2010
Honours (Class 1), Digital Media, The University of New South Wales, College of Fine Arts (CoFA), Australia
Honours (Class 1), Digital Media, The University of New South Wales, College of Fine Arts (CoFA), Australia
2009
Bachelor of Design Computing, The University of Sydney, Australia
Bachelor of Design Computing, The University of Sydney, Australia
2006
Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy and French Studies), The University of Sydney, Australia
Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy and French Studies), The University of Sydney, Australia
INDIVIDUAL WORK IN GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2025 – Public Workshop Series: Blood, Breath, Water
Art Gallery of New South Wales, NSW, Australia
Art Gallery of New South Wales, NSW, Australia
2024
"Exotic Fruits", a performance duet with Lian Loke, Melaka Arts and Performance Festival, Melaka, Malaysia
"Exotic Fruits", a performance duet with Lian Loke, Melaka Arts and Performance Festival, Melaka, Malaysia
2024 – Art After Hours: Move workshop: FLOW
Art Gallery of New South Wales, NSW, Australia
Art Gallery of New South Wales, NSW, Australia
2024 – Group exhibition: Flux + Flow, and public workshop Kime
Bankstown Arts Centre, NSW, Australia
Bankstown Arts Centre, NSW, Australia
2024
"Oro", Culture Alive – Hyperreal Amble Art Walk, Bankstown Arts Centre, NSW, Australia
"Oro", Culture Alive – Hyperreal Amble Art Walk, Bankstown Arts Centre, NSW, Australia
2023
"Care Index" collaboration with Alecia Neo, Singapore
"Care Index" collaboration with Alecia Neo, Singapore
2021-22
"Inner Suchness", Presence of Mind, Gallery Lane Cove, NSW, Australia
"Inner Suchness", Presence of Mind, Gallery Lane Cove, NSW, Australia
2018
"Wish Happiness", Vivid Sydney, NSW, Australia
"Wish Happiness", Vivid Sydney, NSW, Australia
2017
"Snoözsphere" collaboration Lull Studio (Elena Knox), Art and Design, University of NSW, Sydney, Australia
"Snoözsphere" collaboration Lull Studio (Elena Knox), Art and Design, University of NSW, Sydney, Australia
2010
"Jeu Kumite", CoFA Annual, NSW, Australia
"Jeu Kumite", CoFA Annual, NSW, Australia
AWARDS AND RESIDENCIES
2025
SEE Learning (Social, Emotional, Ethical Learning) Level 1 Facilitation Certificate from Emory University,
Bali, Indonesia https://educatinghati.com/
2024
4A Lab Residency, "Exotic Fruits Lab", 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Arts, Sydney, Australia
2025
SEE Learning (Social, Emotional, Ethical Learning) Level 1 Facilitation Certificate from Emory University,
Bali, Indonesia https://educatinghati.com/
2024
4A Lab Residency, "Exotic Fruits Lab", 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Arts, Sydney, Australia
2021-22
Presence of Mind Digital Residency, Gallery Lane Cove, NSW, Australia
2022
Paulette Isabel Jones Completion Scholarship
2021
Olympic Pathway Athlete – Karate; Australian Karate Team representative at the Olympic Qualifying Event in Paris
2020 and 2021
Higher Research Degree Dissemination Prize
2020
Honourable Mention Paper Award, Tangible, Embodied and Embedded Interactions Conference
2013
World Combat Games Vice-Champion, -61kg female kumite, karate
2010
WKF (World Karate Federation) World Champion, -61kg female kumite
Other projects
2025-now
Inner Paths Podcast, https://www.youtube.com/@indestructible_wakefulness, podcast host
Listen on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts
2025-now
Jagariya, http://www.jagariya.com, co-founder and organiser
2016–now
Lawudo Trek, http://www.lawudo-trek.org, founder and organiser
Presence of Mind Digital Residency, Gallery Lane Cove, NSW, Australia
2022
Paulette Isabel Jones Completion Scholarship
2021
Olympic Pathway Athlete – Karate; Australian Karate Team representative at the Olympic Qualifying Event in Paris
2020 and 2021
Higher Research Degree Dissemination Prize
2020
Honourable Mention Paper Award, Tangible, Embodied and Embedded Interactions Conference
2013
World Combat Games Vice-Champion, -61kg female kumite, karate
2010
WKF (World Karate Federation) World Champion, -61kg female kumite
Other projects
2025-now
Inner Paths Podcast, https://www.youtube.com/@indestructible_wakefulness, podcast host
Listen on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts
2025-now
Jagariya, http://www.jagariya.com, co-founder and organiser
2016–now
Lawudo Trek, http://www.lawudo-trek.org, founder and organiser