Sara Nesteruk

Dr Sara Nesteruk is a Senior Lecturer in Creative Digital Design at Manchester Metropolitan University’s School of Digital Arts (SODA). Her work bridges graphic design, data visualization, and historical narratives, with a focus on Ukrainian digital histories. She directs films like The Accident (2007) and Recipes for Baking Bread (2021), exploring Holodomor testimonies through creative practice. Nesteruk’s research examines mappings of time, artistic narratives, and archival materials, including Jerry Berman’s letters from Ukraine. Her work has been exhibited globally, with notable venues including Bury Art Museum and Columbia University.

• Educational Background: Not explicitly stated in texts.

Research interests center on visualizing historical trauma, relational art theory, and interdisciplinary storytelling. Her 2025 Cubic Journal articles analyze temporal structures in art, while her book chapter Recipes for Baking Bread: Stories from Holodomor (2025) critiques methodologies for conveying historical narratives through design. Recent exhibitions and presentations (e.g., Harriman Institute, University of Cambridge) highlight her focus on memory, testimony, and creative practice.

• Awards: 2017 Artists’ International Development Award (Arts Council England), 2022 Best Experimental Short Film (Intershort Festival).

Advocates for Holodomor awareness through film and design, collaborating with scholars like Serhii Ploky and institutions like the Holocaust Exhibition and Learning Center. Active in curating exhibitions and presenting at academic conferences worldwide.