‘Illustrated and Written by…’ An International Illustration Virtual Gallery

‘Illustrated and Written by…’ is a high-fidelity Virtual Exhibition of 25+ peer-reviewed International Illustration Research projects.

‘This exhibition is a world first in showcasing a double-blind peer-reviewed process for Illustration research projects, and allowing researchers to showcase their projects and assist in recognising illustration practice as non-traditional research, helping to build a stronger narrative for the recognition of illustration within research contexts. 

With varied outcomes in the exhibition, this is the consensus of the field as it stands to date as a litmus test of the now. It highlights the challenges and experimental nature of this project, alongside the wrestle with subjectivity that occurs within peer-reviewed creative research. It invited international participants to respond to two Australian University ‘non-traditional’ (NTRO) research policies. Whether the gallery achieves its goals is in the eye of the beholder.’ – Dr Ari Chand, lead editor and curator

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Curators: Dr Ari Chand, Dr Andrew Howells & Luke O’Donnell
Technical Team: Luke O’Donnell and Alex Barnes-Keoghan

Editorial Panel:
Professor Martin.SalisburyAnglia Ruskin University (UK)
Associate Professor Jac BateyUniversity of Portsmouth (UK)
Professor Robyn Phillips-PendletonUniversity of Delaware (US)

Global Contributors:
Richard Johnson, Beverley Irving-Edwards,Gary EmburyAlan MaleYang (Christina) DongKathryn MartinDaniel CooperRachael BrownKaren Jiyun Sung,Pat GrantAmy Dover, Ian Chamberlain, Mrinali Alvarez Astacio, Shreyas R KrishnanLinda KnightXiyuan TanJaleen GroveClemente BotelhoStephanie BlackMisha McKeeLuise VormittagDr. Karenanne KnightMario MinichielloBrittani MyersElizabeth DulembaYuxuan Zhou, and Alexandra Pais.

A joint project between University of South Australia and University of Newcastle, Australia.

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