Beata Batorowicz

Beata Batorowicz is an Associate Professor and Associate Head (Research and Research Training) in the School of Creative Arts at the University of Southern Queensland. She specializes in Sculpture (Visual Arts) and holds a Doctor of Visual Arts from Griffith University. Her research focuses on contemporary art narratives, trauma representation, WWII art histories, and the intersection of mythological storytelling with cultural identity. She leads the Centre for Heritage and Culture and serves on the Executive Board of the Australia Council for Deans and Directors of Creative Arts.

Education:

• Bachelor of Visual Arts (USQ)
• Doctor of Visual Arts (Griffith University)

Her artistic practice explores European fairytales, WWII heritage, and gender dichotomies through textiles and installations. Notable projects include Dark Rituals (2018-2019), funded by the Australia Council for the Arts, and Antipods: Magical Creatures (2015). Her pedagogical work emphasizes creative research methodologies and online learning transitions during the pandemic.

Key Contributions:

• Recipient of two UniSQ Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning (2016, 2018)
• Executive roles in national creative arts boards
• Over 50 research outputs with focus on heritage, trauma, and art education

Her recent publications address pandemic pedagogy, Indigenous heritage, and the role of art in societal healing. She actively bridges academic research with community engagement through exhibitions and conservation projects like the Swanbank Power Station CMP (2024).