Elizabeth Bevan-Parrella has recently completed a PhD by research (major studio project) at the University of South Australia.
Her thesis entitled ‘Follow any Path from A until B: “Useless” gardens, gifted ecologies’ is a practice led research project that traces issues pertinent to a local and particular ecology in South Australia. Placing herself in a position of accountability she asks: in what ways is an autonomous aesthetic practice relevant to this age of the Anthropocene? The exegesis and research practice signify a bridge between aesthetics and an ecological sensibility. The corresponding art works of installation and assemblage are made from often dispersed and overlooked fragments, detritions... Read more
About me
Elizabeth Bevan-Parrella has recently completed a PhD by research (major studio project) at the University of South Australia.
Her thesis entitled ‘Follow any Path from A until B: “Useless” gardens, gifted ecologies’ is a practice led research project that traces issues pertinent to a local and particular ecology in South Australia. Placing herself in a position of accountability she asks: in what ways is an autonomous aesthetic practice relevant to this age of the Anthropocene? The exegesis and research practice signify a bridge between aesthetics and an ecological sensibility. The corresponding art works of installation and assemblage are made from often dispersed and overlooked fragments, detritions transformed and reappearing as patterns of dialogue that reference painting, drawing, sculpture and photography. These follow an ethoecological strategy that detaches art from its status as commodifiable object to proffer a fresh way to recast our thinking in relation to climate change.
Elizabeth’s background is in interior architecture and visual art and she tutors in art, architecture and design theory.
About me
Doctor of Philosophy University of South Australia
Bachelor of Visual Arts (Honours) University of South Australia
Bachelor of Visual Arts (History and Theory) University of South Australia
Advanced Interior Design Certificate South Australian Institute of Technology
Research
Excludes commercial-in-confidence projects.
Publications
2015 – 25th Sept. Australian Council of Art and Design Schools Conference / HDR Exhibitor and volunteer
2015 - 28th Aug. Abstract and presentation at UniSA Higher Degrees by Research Forum, Magill SA
2014 – 9th -10th Dec. Waste: Interdisciplinary Conference, UniSA City West
Abstract, conference paper presentation and artwork and group exhibition at Leigh Warren Dance Studios, North Terrace Adelaide
2013 – 4th -20th July Something Remains, collaborative exhibition with
Renata Nisi and Cherie Redwood, Felt Space
12 Compton Street Adelaide
2013 – 22nd May At the interstices of clockwork, collaborative exhibition
– 27th June Tyler Rock, Cathy Frawley and Elizabeth Hetzel,
SASA Gallery UniSA - as both curator and exhibitor
2012 - 10th – 11th Abstract and presentation for UniSA Higher Degrees
August by Research Forum Magill, SA
2012 2nd – 17th Jun. life still: Seedling Art space, collaborative exhibition with Cathy Frawley.
2012 - March Palmer Sculpture Biennial, Palmer Environmental Landscape, SA.
2011 - November Syntax, Staff Exhibition curated by Nasim Nasr, Kerry Packer Civic Gallery, University of South Australia.
2011 - 17 th -18th Aug. Abstract and presentation at NIEA Postgraduate Conference, University of NSW.
2011 – 5th -6th August Abstract and presentation at UniSA Higher Degrees by Research Forum Magill, SA.
2010 - December Abstract and Presentation at AAANZ Conference: Tradition and Transformation, Postgraduate program.
2010 Seedling Art Space, Artists Collaboration curated by
Siamak Fallah.
2009 - 7 th - 8th Aug. TRACES Drawing/Environment/Sustainability, Staff Exhibition, Kerry Packer Civic Gallery, University of South Australia
Research
Research outputs for the last seven years are shown below. Some long-standing staff members may have older outputs included.
Open access indicates that an output is open access.
Teaching & student supervision