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Nick Stewart is a Principal Teaching Fellow with over 35 years of experience in Higher Education, specializing in the delivery of independent workshops nationally and internationally. His research interests encompass a wide range of contemporary art practices, including drawing, installation, performance, photography, and artists' books. He emphasizes one-to-one and group teaching while respecting the integrity of each student's lived experience as a basis for developing their work. Stewart's concerns about identity, place, community, and nationality are significantly reflected in his work, particularly influenced by his experiences living in Belfast during a period of violent conflict. In the 1980s, Stewart created a diverse body of exhibitions and publications focused on drawing, performance, video, and photography. A notable milestone in his career was the publication of a book in 2007, funded by the Arts Council England, which compiled Irish artists' perspectives on Irish identity. Among his projects is '49 Views,' published by John Hansard Gallery in 2012, which was born from a ten-day journey along the Irish border. In 2017, he completed a feature-length film shot in Mexico, funded by the European Union in collaboration with writer and artist Helen Blejerman. Stewart has received numerous awards, residencies, and commissions from organizations such as the Canada Council, British Council, and British Film Institute, and has exhibited widely across the UK, Ireland, Canada, USA, Europe, India, and Vietnam.