Dr Eliza Burke is an independent curator and writer based in nipaluna/Hobart. Her work explores the creative potential of hybrid and collaborative projects across the arts and sciences with particular interests in new materialism, bio-arts and spectrality. She holds a PhD in Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies (Monash University) and an MFA in Art Theory (University of Tasmania), and has held a variety of curatorial, project coordination, research and teaching roles across the arts, social sciences, health and education sectors. Her writing includes critical essays, research articles, exhibition essays, reviews and poetry in academic and non-academic publications including Australian Feminist Studies, Feminist Media Studies, Sydney Review of Books and Artlink. Burke has developed exhibitions for gallery and non-gallery venues, heritage sites and contemporary art spaces. She has also developed exhibition and audience engagement resources including films and education programs. She currently works for the Tasmanian Department of Health, whilst maintaining her independent curatorial practice.