Stephanie Rushton

Stephanie Rushton is a Senior Lecturer in Media at the University of Derby, affiliated with the College of Arts, Humanities and Education. Her research spans digital media, photography, and contemporary art practice, with a focus on interdisciplinary approaches and visual culture.

Her research interests center on the intersection of analog and digital media, with particular emphasis on:

• Hybridization of photographic and painting practices
• Collaborative and participatory art methodologies
• Narrative structures in visual media
• Materiality in digital art production

Analysis of her 14 publications reveals consistent engagement with media theory, artistic research methods, and material experimentation. Major thematic clusters include digital-physical hybridity in art, spatial narratives, and collaborative practices. Her work demonstrates evolving interest in community-engaged art and expanded photography.

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