Philip Harris

Philip Harris is a Senior Lecturer in Media Research at the University of Derby’s College of Arts, Humanities and Education. His work spans interdisciplinary visual research, focusing on media theory, installation art, and political visualisation. Key projects include the ‘Dreaming of the Tender Earth’ series (2024) exploring site-specific installations, and the ‘Ukraine Lives’ exhibition/conference presentations (2023) addressing conflict documentation. He has participated in global initiatives like FORMAT international photography festivals and Nevada residencies, blending traditional and digital media.

Research interests emphasize obsolete media’s role in political representation, as seen in A profound difference... (2020). His outputs combine performance art (e.g., 2022’s ‘Lockdown Apple Blossom’), sound installations, and pandemic-era documentation. Over 1,204 outputs have been viewed, with 1,050 downloads, underscoring his impactful academic and artistic contributions.

While no formal grants or awards are listed, his active participation in exhibitions like the Exposure Festival (2020) and symposiums such as InDialogue (2019) highlights collaborative, community-focused practices. His work often critiques geopolitical narratives through creative mediums, merging academic rigor with public engagement.