Kris Coad

Ms. Kris Coad is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Art, RMIT University, based at the City Campus in Australia. Her research focuses on Visual Arts, Ceramics, and Sculpture with an emphasis on cultural exhibitions and contemporary art practices. She can be contacted via kris.coad@rmit.edu.au and has an ORCID ID: 0000-0003-3156-3693.

Her creative works explore themes of cultural identity, material innovation, and exhibition curating. Notable exhibitions include the 2023 Resident Artist Exhibition at the Australian Tapestry Workshop and multiple recognitions in prestigious awards like the National Small Sculpture Award (2020) and the Taiwan Ceramics Biennale (2016). Her practice spans over a decade with works featured in galleries such as McClelland Sculpture Park, Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, and the Dianne Tanzer Gallery.

• Research Focus: Ceramic techniques, small sculpture, cross-cultural art dialogues, and exhibition curatorial frameworks.
• Awards: Over 10 notable recognitions including international and national ceramics/sculpture awards.

While no formal grants or advising roles are explicitly documented, her creative outputs reflect sustained engagement with academic and public art spheres. She contributes to RMIT's School of Art through teaching and research in contemporary visual art practices.