Penny Collier

Penny Collier is a Lecturer in Illustration with Animation at Manchester School of Art, Manchester Metropolitan University. Her practice specializes in bridging traditional printmaking techniques with digital mediums, focusing on themes of human resilience and collective endeavor through collaborations with professionals across aerospace engineering, psychology, music, and design sectors.

Her research explores the ethical implications of emerging technologies like Neural Dust and investigates applications of Astrophysics in community learning. Currently pursuing an MA in Graphic Design and Illustration at Liverpool John Moores University, she has exhibited work at venues including Fenn Ditton Gallery.

Awards:

• Shortlisted for Royal Academy Summer Exhibition

As a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy since 2022, she is committed to developing students' workshop skills through hands-on teaching methodologies.