Lucy Orta

Lucy Orta is a Professor at the London College of Fashion and Chair of Art and the Environment at the University of the Arts London since 2013. She is affiliated with the Centre for Sustainable Fashion and co-founded the Studio Orta with artist Jorge Orta in 1992. Her work focuses on socially engaged art, exploring human survival, community structures, and environmental sustainability through textile sculpture, installation, and performance. Notable projects include 'Refuge Wear,' 'Body Architecture,' and collaborations addressing global issues like migration and climate change.

• Education: Honorary degrees include an MA from Nottingham Trent University and a Doctorate from the University of Brighton.
• Research: Explores themes of mobility, resilience, and cohabitation through art, with a focus on marginalized communities.

Her practice combines art, activism, and interdisciplinary collaboration, often involving co-creation with participants. Major awards include the Andy Warhol Foundation Visual Arts Award and the Green Leaf Award.

She has led initiatives such as the 'Man & Humanity' master program at Design Academy Eindhoven and participated in global exhibitions, including at the Venice Biennale and COP26.