Deirdre Feeney

ISEA2024

Deirdre Feeney is a cross-disciplinary artist and lecturer of Contemporary Art at The University of South Australia. Her research interests include the materiality of image making, media archaeology and the history of optics. Deirdre’s practice-based research collaborates across disciplines of physics and fabrication and electronic engineering to develop optical image systems. These optical systems serve as perceptual tools for generating awareness of technologically mediated experience. Her creative works are hybrid systems incorporating old and new technologies and technological ideas, from Renaissance natural magic to nineteenth century optical mechanics. With a background in glass-making and the projected moving image, Deirdre uses materials such as glass and mirror to develop image systems that physically and emotionally engage the viewer. Deirdre’s works have been exhibited nationally and internationally and she has been the recipient of several Australian residencies and artist fellowships.