Ella Barclay

Ella Barclay is a Senior Lecturer at the Australian National University (ANU), School of Art and Design. Her work spans contemporary art practices across installation, sculpture, performance, electronics, and moving image, focusing on network architecture aesthetics and information hierarchies.

Education: PhD (University of Technology Sydney), MSc (Design and Digital Media, University of Edinburgh), B.Arts (Theory, UNSW), and B.Arts (UNSW).

Research Interests: Explores interdisciplinary intersections between technology, art, and societal structures. Key themes include network topologies, digital media's cultural impact, and the politics of information dissemination. Exhibitions include major venues like Canberra Contemporary Art Space, ZK/U Berlin, and the National Photography Prize 2020.

Publications and Projects: Includes peer-reviewed chapters on cybernetics in art and curatorial practices, as well as interactive installations addressing digital accessibility and regional art engagement. Supervises research students in contemporary art theory and practice.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates on exhibitions and interdisciplinary projects with institutions like Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre and Bathurst Regional Art Gallery.