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Lienors Torre is a Senior Lecturer in Film at Deakin University's School of Communication and Creative Arts within the Faculty of Arts and Education. With a career spanning since 2005 at Deakin University and previous experience as an Associate Lecturer at Australian National University from 2001-2003, Dr. Torre has established herself as a significant figure in animation studies and practice. Her work bridges theoretical inquiry with creative production, focusing on the intersections between material objects and digital media.
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Melbourne
- Master of Fine Arts, California Institute of the Arts
- Graduate Certificate of Higher Education, Deakin University
- Bachelor of Arts, Australian National University
Lienors Torre's research centers on animation theory and practice, with particular emphasis on the relationship between material objects and digital media. She explores how objects manifest through animation in various forms of existence and the identities they convey. Her work investigates the nexus between the screen and physical objects - examining the interplay between the ephemeral and material, time-based and stationary aspects, and light, optics and image. Torre has pioneered research into Australian Animation history, conducting interviews with key figures and archival research that culminated in two significant monographs: 'Australian Animation: An International History' (Palgrave, 2018) and 'Grendel Grendel Grendel - Animating Beowulf' (Bloomsbury, 2020).
Torre's recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory from material-based animation explorations toward virtual production and extended reality technologies. Her work consistently examines the relationship between physical objects and digital representations, with increasing focus on virtual production techniques and XR technologies. The thematic thread connecting her publications is the investigation of how objects exist and are experienced in new media forms, and how these forms inform the language of contemporary media practices.
Scientific Awards
Based on the available information, no specific scientific awards, prizes, or fellowships were mentioned for Dr. Torre.
Supervision and Research Funding
Dr. Torre actively supervises both Masters and PhD students, with numerous completions including Franziska Wagenfeld (2024), Maria Jones (2024), and Soudhamini Soudhamini (2023). Her current doctoral candidates include Jacinta Short and Silas Ishmael Hickey.
Research Grants
- Tabu: Fijian Kali and Hair Ritual (Australia Council for the Arts, 2018) - $31,911.00
- LightTime (Light Pool; Lost Room) (Museum Victoria, 2017) - $14,555.00
Collaborative Networks
Dr. Torre maintains active collaborations with various institutions and professionals, as evidenced by her co-authored works and exhibitions. She has worked with Museum Victoria, Brunswick Street Gallery, and international partners in projects like The Why Project Nagoya. Her collaborative approach extends to interdisciplinary work bridging animation with glass art, as seen in her Glassimations exhibition that traveled between Canberra Glassworks and Deakin University Art Gallery.
