Ingrid Koenig

Ingrid Koenig is an Associate Professor at the Audain Faculty of Art and Jake Kerr Faculty of Graduate Studies at Emily Carr University of Art + Design. Her practice bridges theoretical physics, social history, and philosophy through visual art, collaborations, and participatory projects with scientific institutions like TRIUMF.

• Education: MFA, Nova Scotia College of Art & Design

Research Interests: Koenig explores the intersection of art and science, focusing on translating quantum mechanics and cosmological concepts into visual and public art. Her works, such as Navigating the Uncertainty Principle, use domestic iconography to materialize abstract scientific theories.

Scientific Awards:

• Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Grant (co-awarded for 'Leaning Out of Windows', 2016-20)
• Canada Council Grant
• Goethe Institute Grant

Labs & Teams: She serves as Artist-in-Residence at TRIUMF, Canada’s particle accelerator centre, and co-organizes art-science collaborations. Koenig participated in the Arctic Circle expeditionary residency in Svalbard and has exhibited internationally.