جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Carol Ann Allredمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Vocal Performance
• Classical Music
• Opera
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Carol Ann Allred is an Associate Professor (Lecturer) at the University of Utah's School of Music, specializing in Voice. She holds a DMA and MA from Eastman School of Music, and a BM in Vocal Pedagogy from Brigham Young University. Her career spans performance and education, with roles at SUNY Fredonia, Seton Hill College, and Hampden-Sydney Chamber Music Festival. Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA), Vocal Performance - Eastman School of Music (1989) Master of Music (MA), Vocal Performance - Eastman School of Music Bachelor of Music (BM), Vocal Pedagogy - Brigham Young University Allred's research and creative works focus on vocal performance across diverse genres, including choral masterpieces like Verdi Requiem and Brahms Requiem, contemporary works such as Golijov's La Pasion Según San Marcos, and historical repertoires from Mozart and Handel. Her recent projects include international tours and cultural outreach initiatives. Her scholarly performances highlight trends in sacred choral music, operatic excerpts, and community engagement through LDS church services and interfaith concerts. She has contributed to recordings including Christmas CDs and collaborations with Salt Lake Vocal Artists. Scientific Awards : Multiple first prizes in prestigious competitions and a Faculty Recognition Award nomination Teaching : Offers private voice lessons and masterclasses; advises the Michie Undergraduate Vocal Quartet Community Leadership : Conducts multi-congregational choirs and organizes veteran-focused concerts Allred's professional activities include collaborations with orchestras such as the Pittsburgh Symphony and Utah Symphony, with a strong emphasis on vocal pedagogy, interfaith musical outreach, and family ensemble performances. She maintains active roles in judging competitions and mentoring students at both University of Utah and UVU as a substitute instructor.

• Early Music Performance
• Countertenor Voice Research
• Historical Solo Singing
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Professor Marcin Ciszewski is a distinguished faculty member at the Stanisław Moniuszko Academy of Music in Gdańsk, where he serves at the Faculty of Vocal and Acting. A graduate of the same institution with distinction in 1999, he has established himself as one of Poland's leading countertenors and vocal pedagogues. His educational background includes studies under Professor Piotr Kusiewicz and additional training with renowned instructors including Kinga Chełmińska, Ryszard Minkiewicz, Kai Wessel, Gerhard Kahry, and Dariusz Paradowski. Graduated with distinction from the Academy of Music in Gdańsk (1999) Habilitated doctor of musical arts (2019) Professor at the Faculty of Vocal and Acting Professor Ciszewski specializes in early music performance and is recognized as one of the first Polish countertenors who made significant contributions to the development of vocal art in the authenticity movement in Poland. His research focuses on the history and physiology of countertenor voices, and he regularly conducts lectures and voice training for professional and academic groups. His artistic output spans several hundred concerts across Poland and Europe, featuring collaborations with renowned ensembles, orchestras, and conductors. He has given over a dozen world premieres of both early and contemporary works, including compositions specifically written for him by modern composers. His recordings include extensive work for Polish Radio and Television, the French music television channel Mezzo, and Radio Classique. Notable Achievements Member of the European artists' association Spedidam based in Paris Nominated for the "Fryderyk" music award in the Early Music category Honored with international titles "Outstanding Teacher" and "Excellent Vocal Teacher" Since 2006, Professor Ciszewski has maintained a successful artistic partnership with organist Ewa Bąk, performing at over one hundred national and international organ festivals. Their collaborations have resulted in numerous CD, radio, and television recordings, including world premieres of works by Polish composers such as Marian Sawa and Jacek Urbaniak.

Lisa Walcottمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Sculpture
• Installation Art
• Kinetic Art
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lisa Walcott is an Associate Professor of Art at Hope College, where she has been a faculty member since 2018. She teaches sculpture courses, the capstone course for art majors, and a First-Year Seminar on artistic processes. Her studio practice focuses on kinetic sculptures and installations that explore themes of home, the everyday, and the feminine experience. MFA in Sculpture from Cranbrook Academy of Art (2010) B.A. from Trinity Christian College (2005) Walcott’s research intersects sculpture, installation art, and kinetic design, often recontextualizing domestic objects to investigate themes of interdependence, repair, and the unseen forces in everyday life. Her work frequently involves mechanical components and materials like wax, motors, and household items to create immersive, motion-driven installations. Her recent artworks, such as Making a Mountain (2024) and A Soft Punch to the Gut (2024), exemplify her focus on transforming utilitarian structures into emotive, kinetic pieces. These works, alongside digital collages like The Way I Figure It (2023), reveal a trajectory toward blending physical materials with conceptual frameworks to explore domestic ingenuity and tension. Walcott actively mentors students through faculty research collaborations and founded the Hope College Art Club. She exhibits nationally at institutions like the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum and The Sculpture Center, with solo exhibitions at venues including Manifest Gallery (Cincinnati) and the Urban Institute for Contemporary Art. Her studio practice integrates material investigations and workshops to refine techniques, which she translates into both pedagogy and art. Notable solo exhibitions include Swarm (2013) at the Broad Art Museum and Tight Spots (2021) at Saugatuck Center for the Arts.

Andreas Stoehrمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Orchestral Conducting
• Opera Performance
• Historical Music Performance Practice
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Andreas Stoehr is a renowned Austrian conductor and professor at the Music and Arts Private University of the City of Vienna, leading the conducting department and symphony orchestra since 2013. His career spans prestigious engagements including the Paris Opéra Comique, Deutsche Oper am Rhein, and St. Gallen Theatre, focusing on operatic repertoire from Monteverdi to modernism. He is celebrated for reviving neglected works like Meyerbeer’s Emma di Resburgo and Gluck’s Ezio , emphasizing historical performance practices. His research explores stylistic transitions in music history, blending baroque precision with modern innovation. Education: Trained at Vienna's former Conservatory (now University of Music and Performing Arts), studying piano under Alfred Kremela, conducting with Gennadij Rozhdestvenskij, and musicology at the University of Vienna. Key mentors included David Lutz (accompaniment) and Reinhard Schwarz (conducting). Research Interests: Explores interdisciplinary connections between diverse musical eras, such as Bach’s influence on Schoenberg, and advocates for vocal-orchestral balance in historical repertoires. Projects include CD recordings of Amanda Maier-Röntgen and Andrea Tarrodi’s works, nominated for Swedish Grammis. Awards: Grammy nomination (2016) for Amanda Maier-Röntgen’s Violin Concerto recording. Recognized for innovative stagings of operas like Berg’s Wozzeck and Debussy’s Pelléas et Mélisande . Teaching & Leadership: As professor and symphony orchestra director, Stoehr mentors young conductors. Notable collaborations include the Langenlois Castle Festival (2012–2019) and interdisciplinary projects like Heart and Mouth, and Deed and Life blending Bach with sociological texts. His teaching emphasizes 21st-century conductorship as collaborative architecture, prioritizing emotional engagement over technical authoritarianism. Labs/Ensembles: Leads the MUK Symphony Orchestra, collaborating with ensembles like the Aarhus Symphony Orchestra and Orchestre Philharmonique de Liège. His work bridges academic research with performance practice through projects like the Styriarte Festival’s Schubert revival.

• Jazz Piano Performance
• Intercultural Music Collaboration
• Jazz Composition and Improvisation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Kevin Hunt is a Lecturer in Piano (Jazz) at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, University of Sydney. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (2016) and a Master of Music in Jazz Performance (2004) from the same institution. His academic roles include supervising six research projects (2017) across Honours, Masters, and PhD levels. Education: MMus(Perf) Sydney (2004), PhD in Jazz Studies (2016). Professional training includes studies with Don Burrows, Bill Motzing, and a scholarship in NYC (2001). Research focuses on jazz piano performance, intercultural collaborations with Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander musicians, and the sonic qualities of Australian-made Stuart & Sons pianos. Key projects include the OUR MUSIC workshop-festivals (2012-2016) and the Ancient & New CD project blending ancient Indigenous chants with jazz improvisation. Performance highlights include the ABC FM Listeners Choice Award-winning JS Bach Trio (1998), recordings with Don Burrows and Simon Tedeschi, and collaborations in cabaret theatre such as Prince Bettliegend (2017). Active in education since 2005, he currently leads the Kevin Hunt Trio and performs with Emma Pask and Marie Wilson. Awards include the 2016 PhD and 1998 ABC award. His work bridges jazz innovation with cultural heritage preservation, evidenced by intercultural projects and academic publications on Yiddish theatre and Indigenous music collaboration.

Miles M. Ishigakiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Music Performance
• Music Education
• Clarinet Performance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Miles M. Ishigaki serves as Professor of Music in the Department of Music within California State University, Fresno's College of Arts and Humanities. He has taught applied clarinet, chamber music, music theory, and music appreciation at Fresno State since 1987 while directing the university clarinet choir. From 1989-2017, he held the position of state chair for the National Association of College Wind and Percussion Instructors, demonstrating sustained institutional commitment. His academic credentials include: Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance, University of Oklahoma (1988) Doctoral study in Music Performance, University of Arizona (1981-1982) Master of Music in Performance, Colorado State University (1981) Dual Bachelor's degrees: Music Education and Music Performance, University of Northern Colorado (1978) Dr. Ishigaki's research centers on the dialectic between intuition and analytical understanding in musical performance, particularly regarding clarinet repertoire. His seminal work documents interpretive approaches of legendary clarinetists including Larry Combs, Stanley Hasty, and Leon Russianoff, focusing on Stravinsky's Three Pieces for Solo Clarinet. His collaborative research with Dr. Michael Rogers bridges music theory and performance practice, revealing how structural analysis informs expressive execution. This scholarly trajectory consistently examines the cognitive and technical dimensions of artistic mastery. His publications from 1988-2017 reveal evolving emphases from symposium documentation and performance analysis toward technology integration in music education, culminating in the 2017 Music Fundamentals ebook. Collectively, his work establishes clarinet pedagogy as both scientific discipline and artistic practice, with growing attention to digital learning environments while maintaining core focus on interpretive authenticity. His recognitions include: 2013 Provost's Teaching Award in Technology for innovative digital pedagogy 2006 Honorary Alumnus distinction from University of Northern Colorado Dr. Ishigaki has mentored exceptional students who have earned Fulbright Scholarships, McNair Doctoral grants, and participation in national honor ensembles. His studio consistently produces competition winners while he maintains active performance engagements with regional orchestras and international venues. Beyond academia, he serves as COO of I&M, Inc., applying sustainable technology principles to water and energy systems, demonstrating interdisciplinary impact beyond music. As founder of both the West Coast Clarinet Congress and Fresno State Faculty Clarinet Quartet, he cultivates professional communities while maintaining Yamaha Artist status. His community outreach through organizations like the Japanese American Citizen's League and Valley Children's Hospital reflects deep civic engagement alongside scholarly pursuits.

Ethan Mollickمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Artificial Intelligence
• Generative AI Applications
• Entrepreneurship
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ethan Mollick is the Ralph J. Roberts Distinguished Faculty Scholar, Rowan Fellow, and Associate Professor of Management at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He serves as Co-Director of the Generative AI Labs at Wharton, where he researches AI's impact on work, entrepreneurship, and education. His academic background includes a PhD and MBA from MIT's Sloan School of Management and a bachelor's degree from Harvard University. Mollick's research spans artificial intelligence applications in business and education, entrepreneurship dynamics, and innovation management. He explores how generative AI transforms classroom education through simulations like PitchQuest, and investigates startup funding disparities with a focus on gender representation. His work on the 'jagged technological frontier' demonstrates how humans integrate AI capabilities through Centaur and Cyborg approaches. His publications reveal consistent focus on practical AI implementation, with recent work examining prompt engineering for diverse idea generation, AI-assisted teaching strategies, and gender representation tipping points in venture capital. The research shows increasing emphasis on educational applications since 2022, coinciding with the ChatGPT breakthrough. MBA Professor of the Year Award, Poets & Quants (2024) Named to TIME Magazine's Most Influential People in Artificial Intelligence ASQ Award for Scholarly Contribution (2024) Greif Research Impact Award (2020) McGraw-Hill/Academy of Management Innovation in Entrepreneurship Pedagogy Award (2016) As Co-Director of Wharton's Generative AI Labs, Mollick leads prototype development and research on human-AI collaboration. His teaching includes Technology Strategy, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation courses where he implements AI simulations. He has advised numerous organizations and co-founded a startup prior to academia, bringing practical experience to his research on solo versus team ventures. Mollick directs Wharton Interactive's game development initiatives, creating educational simulations including PitchQuest (AI-powered VC simulator), The Saturn Parable (crisis management), and The Entrepreneurship Game. His lab work focuses on creating scalable AI educational tools that provide personalized learning experiences through simulated practice environments.

George Musgraveمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Mental Health in Music Industry
• Cultural Sociology
• Creative Industries
• +۴ مورد دیگر

George Musgrave is a Senior Lecturer in Cultural Sociology and Creative Industries at the Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship (ICCE) at Goldsmiths, University of London. An interdisciplinary sociologist of culture, he specializes in researching musicians' psychosocial working lives with a focus on mental health and wellbeing in the music industry. His work has directly influenced industry practices and government policy, including the establishment of the Music Minds Matter helpline in 2017. Dr. Musgrave holds a PhD from the Centre for Competition Policy (UEA), an MA in Politics, Philosophy and Economics, and a Cambridge MA (Cantab) in Social and Political Science. His academic journey reflects his interdisciplinary approach that bridges sociology, psychology, and economics in understanding creative work. His research interests center on the psychological experiences and working conditions of creative careers, particularly examining how the music industry impacts mental health. Musgrave investigates the paradox where music-making can be therapeutic while building a music career often proves detrimental to wellbeing. His work explores the intersections of identity, class, gender, and economic precarity in creative labor, with particular attention to how social media, streaming platforms, and industry structures affect musicians' mental health. Analyzing his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on mental health in the music industry across multiple dimensions: epidemiological studies of anxiety and depression among musicians, interventions and policy solutions, the impact of digital platforms, and the cultural narratives surrounding musical work. His research spans methodological approaches from quantitative surveys to qualitative interviews and critical policy analysis, consistently highlighting the need for structural changes in the music industry to support artist wellbeing. Fellow of the Royal Society for Public Health (FRSPH) Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA) Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) Editorial Board member of Cultural Trends journal Royal Musical Association Music and Mental Health Group Research Coordinator Dr. Musgrave has supervised 68 MA dissertations to completion and seven doctoral projects, including Dr. Steven Sparling (2021). His current PhD supervision spans interdisciplinary topics connecting music, psychology, and sociology. He has secured significant research funding from diverse sources including UKRI (ESRC), the Mayor of London, Help Musicians UK, and the Danish Partnership for Sustainable Development in Music. His major projects include 'Can Music Make You Sick?' and 'When Music Speaks,' which represent the largest studies to date on musicians' mental health in the UK and Scandinavia respectively. Beyond academia, Musgrave maintains an active music career, having signed with EMI/Sony/ATV and performed at major festivals including Reading and Leeds.

Katherine Hubbardمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Photography
• Performance Art
• Body Politics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Katherine Hubbard is an Associate Professor of Art and Director of the MFA Program at Carnegie Mellon University School of Art. Her practice integrates photography, writing, and performance to explore the intersection of social politics, history, and narrative through a lens of bodily engagement. Hubbard's work emphasizes analog photography as a medium that mimics and interrogates the body's relationship to visual processes, often staging performances where participants' physical positioning becomes integral to the artwork's temporal experience. Education: MFA from the Milton Avery Graduate School of the Arts at Bard College (2010). Research focuses on the politics of looking, the malleability of vision, and bridging the imaginary with the familiar through interdisciplinary projects. Notable collaborations include the Poetry Parade series (2012–ongoing), a migratory feminist reading action performed in institutions like the Whitney Museum, and cyclops & slashes (2015), a participatory performance addressing social dynamics through photography and text. Awards: 2020 Guggenheim Fellowship in Photography. Hubbard has exhibited widely, including solo shows at Higher Pictures (New York) and Company Gallery (NY), with works featured in Frieze Magazine . Her projects often involve site-specific installations, such as Four shoulders and thirty five percent everything else (2014), which interrogates landscape and perception in Utah's desert.

• Urban Geography
• Racial Segregation
• Environmental Justice
• +۵ مورد دیگر

John Finn serves as Associate Professor and Department Chair of the Department of Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology at Christopher Newport University's College of Arts and Sciences. He holds joint appointments with the Honors Program, Center for Crime Equity and Justice Research and Policy, and Center for Sustainability in Education. PhD in Geography, Arizona State University MA in Geography, University of Missouri BA in International Studies, University of Missouri Finn's research examines the socioeconomic, environmental, and health consequences of persistent racial segregation in the United States, with particular focus on Hampton Roads, Virginia and Latin American contexts including Cuba and Brazil. His work integrates urban geography, environmental justice, and human-environment interaction through field research methods. His 2024 solo exhibition 'Living Apart: Geography of Segregation in the 21st Century' at the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art demonstrates his innovative approach to translating academic research into public engagement. Finn's recent publications reveal strong thematic focus on urban renewal impacts, environmental justice mapping, and Latin American geographies, with increasing emphasis on climate gentrification and spatial epidemiology. 2024 SCHEV Outstanding Faculty Award (Virginia's highest faculty honor) 2021 Alumni Society Award for Teaching and Mentoring 2020 Faculty Excellence Award in Scholarship Class of 2013 Faculty Development Award (2019) Finn has secured over $200,000 in research funding and delivered more than 100 invited lectures across North America, Latin America, and Europe. His work bridges academic research and practical applications through partnerships with medical schools, planning associations, and environmental organizations. He maintains active research teams focused on mapping segregation patterns and analyzing environmental health disparities in coastal Virginia.

Marissa Benedictمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Trumpet Performance
• Classical Music
• Jazz
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Marissa Benedict is an Assistant Professor of Trumpet at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, where she maintains an applied studio of 16 undergraduate and graduate students. She holds affiliations with the Minnesota Orchestra, St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, and remains principal trumpet for the Pasadena Symphony/Pops while continuing performances with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra. Assistant Professor, Department of Music, University of Minnesota Principal Trumpet, Pasadena Symphony/Pops Active performer with Minnesota and LA-based orchestras Education Bachelor of Music in Trumpet Performance, University of Southern California (1984) Research & Performance Focus Marissa Benedict's career spans 40 years of expertise in trumpet performance across classical, jazz, and studio recording disciplines. Her pedagogical work includes brass fundamentals instruction and chamber music coaching. Recent projects like Continental Drift (2023) and Homage (2023) showcase her solo and ensemble artistry. She has been featured on over 180 motion picture soundtracks, including Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) and Avatar: The Way of Water (2022). Notable Collaborations Los Angeles Philharmonic tours (Asia, Scotland, Boston to London) 2019 Academy Awards (Oscars®) Yamaha Educator and Performing Artist Publications Benedict, M. (2022). Beyond Lip Service: A Framework for Brass Fundamentals. Carl Fischer Publishing. Student Development Her graduates in Music Education and Performance majors are actively teaching and performing in the Minneapolis area. Benedict continues to recruit nationally and provide masterclasses across the United States.

Simon Dixonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Music Information Retrieval
• Artificial Intelligence
• Music Signal Processing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Simon Dixon is a Professor of Computer Science and Director of the UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training in Artificial Intelligence and Music (AIM CDT) at Queen Mary University of London. He also serves as Deputy Director of the Centre for Digital Music (C4DM). His work focuses on music informatics, AI, and computational musicology, with emphasis on music signal analysis, performance modeling, and MIR applications. He leads projects funded by UKRI, Innovate UK, and industry partners like Yamaha and Spotify. Dixon has supervised over 20 PhD students and contributed to major initiatives like the Jazz Digital Archives Project and the Dig that Lick study on jazz melodic patterns. His research has been recognized with awards including the Peter Claricoats Award and Turing Fellowship. Education: PhD in Computer Science, BSc(Hons) in related field, with music qualifications (AMusA LMusA) Roles: AIM CDT Director, C4DM Deputy Director, EU H2020 MIP-Frontiers PI Research: Music transcription, expressive performance analysis, MIR, and AI applications in music education Key projects include industry collaborations (e.g., Yamaha for jazz piano modeling), semantic audio analysis, and large-scale music corpus studies. His team has pioneered methods in chord detection, source separation, and alignment algorithms, with top rankings in MIREX evaluations. Publications span journals like TISMIR and ICASSP, with a focus on foundational MIR techniques and AI-driven music systems. His work bridges technical innovation with cultural heritage through projects like JazzDAP and the Dig that Lick analysis of jazz solos.

Lena Simicمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Contemporary Performance Practice
• Political Performance
• Live Art
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Lena Simic is a Reader in Drama at Edge Hill University, based in Liverpool, UK. Her research focuses on contemporary performance practice, political performance, and climate crisis-related arts. She co-led the AHRC-funded Performance and the Maternal project (2019–2022), resulting in publications like Maternal Performance: Feminist Relations (2021) and co-edited volumes on maternal performance. Her work integrates 'embodied practice' and 'practice as research' methodologies. Research interests include feminist theatre, art activism, and maternal performance. She has published seven artist books, including Thirties (2022) and The Mums and Babies Ensemble (2015). Collaborations include Climate Change Theatre Action (2019) via her play Three Conversations with her sons. She contributes to journals like Performance Research and Feminist Review . Her articles frequently intersect ecology, maternal studies, and social justice. Grants include AHRC funding for maternal performance studies. Advising focuses on climate crisis, political performance, and feminist methodologies. She is part of Edge Hill's Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing and SustainNET.

Raul Castro Fernandezمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Data Management
• Data Science
• Databases
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Raul Castro Fernandez is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at the University of Chicago, where he researches data ecology, a concept he created to study how data shapes our world and how we can shape it back. He is the faculty co-lead of the Data Science Institute's Data Ecology Research Initiative and a member of ChiData, the data systems research group at the University of Chicago. He is also co-founder and Chief Research Officer at invocate and co-runs Chicago Data Night, a forum connecting industry and academia in Chicago. Castro Fernandez's research focuses on data ecology, data discovery, data markets, and data integration. He develops both theory and systems that help people and organizations find, evaluate, and use data effectively. His work often uses techniques from data management, statistics, and machine learning. He has pioneered concepts in data market design, understanding the economics of data, and building platforms to support markets of data. His research on data ecology frames how data moves through and transforms technological, economic, and social systems—and how to design interventions to make those ecosystems more valuable, equitable, and resilient. His publications reveal a strong focus on data markets, data discovery, and LLM applications for data management. Recent work includes Pneuma (leveraging LLMs for tabular data), Solo (data discovery using natural language), and Nexus (correlation discovery for spatio-temporal data). His research spans theoretical foundations of data value to practical systems for data sharing and discovery. SIGMOD Test of Time Award (2023) NSF CAREER Award (2024) Sloan Research Fellowship (2025) Castro Fernandez has advised numerous PhD, Master's, and undergraduate students who have gone on to pursue PhDs at institutions like University of Washington and Stony Brook, joined companies like Google, Anthropic, and Citadel, or founded startups. His teaching includes courses on The Value of Data, Ethics in Data Science, and Introduction to Databases. He serves on program committees for major conferences including SIGMOD, VLDB, and CIDR, and has been recognized as a Distinguished Reviewer by multiple venues.

Melanie Jacksonمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Multidisciplinary Art
• Bio-technology
• Sociopolitical Art
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Melanie Jackson is an artist and researcher affiliated with the Royal College of Art (RCA), School of Arts & Humanities. Her practice spans multidisciplinary storytelling, focusing on bio-technocapitalism, milk’s sociopolitical roles, and toxicology. She holds a PhD from the University of Reading and has exhibited globally, including solo shows at Grand Union and Primary. Jackson’s research projects include 'Deeper in the Pyramid' and 'Hellmouth,' exploring bio-economies and material science. She is an external examiner at Leeds, UEL, and Camberwell College of Arts, and advises on the SPACEX EU-funded project. Awards include the AHRC Doctoral Award (2016–18) and Jerwood Drawing Prize (Winner). Education: PhD (University of Reading), RCA, LCC, Byam Shaw Key Collaborations: Esther Leslie, Arts Catalyst, Delfina Foundation Her work critiques technological and biocapitalist systems through sculpture, animation, and performance. Recent projects like 'Hellmouth' merge toxicology with digital systems, while 'Deeper in the Pyramid' examines milk’s cultural and economic significance. Jackson’s art navigates contradictions between complicity and critique, using provisional aesthetics to address complex socio-ecological issues.