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Susanna Castleden is an Associate Professor and interim Director of the John Curtin Gallery at Curtin University. She previously served as Dean of Research in the Faculty of Humanities and Director of Graduate Research in the School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry. Her work bridges artistic practice, research, and academia, focusing on mobility, mapping, and spatial narratives.
- Affiliations: School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry; John Curtin Gallery; Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts (PICA) Board member
- Roles: Interim Director of John Curtin Gallery, Artist, Educator
Her research explores how mobility influences visual perception and representation through drawing, printmaking, and large-scale installations. Recent projects examine leisure travel’s impact on global movement dynamics. Key works include Navigation and Visibility (2023) and Seven Forms (Collie '22) (2022).
Publications span creative works and academic articles, with a focus on spatial art and interdisciplinary collaboration. Awards include the 2015 Linden Art Prize and 2013 Burnie Print Prize. She has curated exhibitions like Energaia: Imagining Energy Futures (2022) and contributed to peer review and art prize judging.
- Teaching: Award-winning mentor in creative arts education, supervisor of over 20 HDR students
- Grants and Funding: Not explicitly detailed but implied through exhibitions and research projects
Labs/Teams: Involved in the Clipperton Project (West Coast exploration) and collaborations with institutions like Weber State University (USA).
