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 and research articles, exhibition essays and reviews 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 spaces. She has also co-developed many exhibition and audience engagement resources including films, websites and education programs and guides. Burke currently works in children and young people’s public health programs in nipaluna/Hobart, whilst maintaining her independent curatorial practice.