Serena Korda

Serena Korda is a Research Fellow at Newcastle University's School of Arts and Cultures, specializing in interdisciplinary practices that merge ceramics, sound art, and performance. Her work explores the intersections of materiality, acoustics, and historical narratives, particularly through collaborations with scientists and community groups. She held a two-year (2016-2018) Newcastle University / BALTIC Fellowship funded by the Lipman Trust for Ceramic Sculpture.

• Department: Fine Art
• Academic Rank: Research Fellow

Research Focus: Korda's practice investigates methods of rendering the invisible visible, utilizing sound as a medium for both interpersonal and interplanetary communication. Key areas include:

• Ceramic techniques (e.g., Japanese nerikomi)
• Acoustic sound mirrors and radio telescopes
• Collaborative performances with vocal groups
• Historical intersections of astronomy and philosophy

Awards & Collaborations: The Missing Time research project was supported by the Lipman Trust. Notable collaborations included work with radio astronomers and the local acapella group Mouthful. Dissemination occurred via exhibitions at BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art (2018) and an immersive performance at New York's High Line.