Miranda Weigensberg

Miranda Weigensberg is a Master of Arts candidate in Art History at Concordia University, Montreal, where she also completed her Bachelor of Fine Arts, majoring in Art History and Studio Art with a minor in Sustainability Studies. With an academic journey that spans across different institutions, including Mount Allison University and University College London, Miranda brings a cross-disciplinary perspective to her studies.

Throughout her academic career, Miranda has integrated her interest for the arts with a strong commitment to environmental sustainability. Her thesis work investigates the dynamic intersections between contemporary artistic practice and ecological concerns, focusing on how art can challenge and reshape our perceptions of, and interactions with, the nonhuman world.

In addition to her academic pursuits, Miranda has engaged in various roles that reflect her commitment to art and ecology, including community-based projects and environmental initiatives. Her professional experiences underscore her ability to apply scholarly insights in practical settings, fostering community engagement and promoting sustainable practices through artistic efforts.

Miranda's work is driven by a belief in the power of art to initiate critical conversations and inspire collective action towards a more sustainable world. Her future endeavours aim to continue exploring and expanding the boundaries of artistic practice to include interdisciplinary research that bridges the gap between the arts and the sciences, instantiating healing connections between the human and the other-than-human world.