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Deborah Harty is a Senior Lecturer in Fine Art and Director of Doctoral Programmes at the School of Design and Creative Arts, Loughborough University. Her research focuses on drawing practice as a phenomenological inquiry, exploring perception, experience, and the theoretical underpinnings of visual art. She has been a key member of the TRACEY drawing research network since 2005, serving as a journal editor and co-director of its expanded platform. Alongside collaborator Phil Sawdon, she co-founded humhyphenhum, a practice-based research duo investigating drawing processes within contemporary art contexts.
Her work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing drawing’s role in generating knowledge through interdisciplinary methodologies. Notable projects include investigations into temporal traces, collaborative drawing dialogues, and hybrid digital-physical approaches. Harty’s contributions span exhibitions, catalogues, and the Journal for Artistic Research, reflecting her commitment to advancing drawing as a critical research tool.
As Director of Doctoral Programmes, she oversees postgraduate research in creative arts while maintaining an active profile in international exhibitions and research networks. Her practice-led outputs emphasize the symbiotic relationship between artistic creation and scholarly inquiry.
