About — Darya Warner

Born 1981 (Ukraine)

(they/she)

I work at the intersection of art, science and technology by bridging the creative processes and growth/connections with human and non-human actors through the prism of Climate Change. My purpose is to mine a new form of hybrid space for “intermatter” interaction by addressing site-specific history, ecology, and local history with an emphasis on the interconnectivity. My research explores Systems Theory as a crucial factor in reconnecting humans and nature via interactive installations, visual displays, photography, sound, time-based media, and bioart in the new form of hybrid matter based on care. I address issues of environmental impact among artists and connect creative processes to earth-conscious practices. I am an educator, implementing sustainable art practices methodology as a part of the educational curriculum. I work a lot with scientific data and translate it into emotive, participatory installations often imbedding social impact. Mapping is an essential part of my work - by injecting recordings of personal and public data into my work I create an alternative archive of hybrid history of humans and environment. I graduated from the School of Visual Arts (BFA) and got my MFA from the University at Buffalo. I have exhibited nationally and internationally, including in NYC, Denver, Albuquerque, LA, Miami, India, and Germany, and received grants to support my projects. I teach photography and art+science collaborative practices at the United States Airforce Academy, Colorado.