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John Gillies is a Senior Lecturer at the University of New South Wales in the School of Art & Design. He is a prolific artist whose work spans performance, moving image, installation, and sound music, often referencing historical cinema. His recent projects include the experimental narrative film 'Witkacy & Malinowski: Cinematic Séance,' which premiered at the Sydney Film Festival in 2019, and the VR project 'Place?' in collaboration with Tactical Space Lab. His video art works have been showcased in various prestigious venues including Tate Modern and the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Gillies has received numerous accolades such as a Creative Fellowship from the Australia Council for the Arts and is involved in curating video art and sound art programs across Australia and internationally. He plays a significant role in education, having pioneered the teaching of video art in Australia and serving as the course convenor for multiple art courses at UNSW. His extensive contributions have made him a leading figure in the field, influencing the next generation of artists in moving image and video art.
University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia
Teaching and supervising courses in moving image, video art, and performance art. Pioneered the teaching of video art in Australia.
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