Susan Elizabeth Ryan

Susan Elizabeth Ryan is a Professor affiliated with Louisiana State University (LSU), focusing on intersections of art, technology, and environmental justice. She teaches courses like 'Art and the Environment' and 'Social Practice Art,' emphasizing community engagement and ecological activism. Her research explores wearable technology’s cultural implications, indigenous craft resistance, and the role of art in addressing neoliberalism and global crises.

Her work bridges academic and activist spheres, including collaborations with organizations like the Louisiana Environmental Action Network (LEAN). Ryan has curated and analyzed exhibitions on war’s impact on communities, Peruvian migrant art, and Indigenous fashion activism. She critiques colonialist frameworks in folk art curation and advocates for art as a tool for marginalized voices.

Key contributions include critical analyses of Gregory Sholette’s *Delirium and Resistance*, wearable tech ethics, and the reclamation of traditional crafts by displaced communities. Ryan’s interdisciplinary approach merges art history, design theory, and environmental studies, fostering dialogues on sustainability and social justice.