Cathy Franzi

Dr. Cathy Franzi serves as a Lecturer at the School of Art & Design, Australian National University, where her practice integrates visual art, botanical science, and ecology through ceramic media to explore environmental knowledge systems and cultural values of Australian flora.

Her academic credentials include:

• PhD in Visual Art (2015), Australian National University
• Master of Visual Art (2010), Australian National University
• Bachelor of Science (1985), University of Sydney

Research focuses on interdisciplinary methodologies examining plant species through ceramic surface and form, with specialization in botanical ceramics and Australian ceramic history. Her work synthesizes scientific observation with artistic expression to investigate ecological narratives and anthropological perspectives on flora, contributing significantly to cross-disciplinary dialogues between art and biological sciences.

Recognition includes:

• Vice-Chancellor’s Artist in Residence at ANU Research School of Biology (2016)