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Terri Bird is a senior academic and artist whose work focuses on sculptural practices and the material operations of art. As an Associate Professor in the Department of Fine Arts at Monash University, she investigates the dynamics of matter, its potential force, and rethinks material relations through a feminist lens. Her significant contributions to the field include her participation in the Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art in 1994 and the Melbourne Prize for Urban Sculpture in 2005, showcasing her deep engagement with materiality and spatial practices. Bird has held collaborative exhibits, such as 'Converging Time' at MUMA in 2017, which explored the political dimensions of materiality. Her research intersects with geology and geography, addressing issues related to colonization and resource extraction, and she regularly participates in artist-initiated projects aimed at innovating art production. Bird has authored numerous essays and has collaborated with various scholars in her domain, contributing to the broader understanding of art's intersection with contemporary issues. Her research interests are aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in education and the arts.
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