Jane Prophet

Arts-informed research & projects in health & wellbeing: please contact with exciting collaborations

London, England, United Kingdom

About

Jane Prophet is an academic and artist whose interdisciplinary work spans contemporary art, technology, and health studies. With a background in fine arts and digital media, Prophet’s research explores the intersection of art, technology, and societal issues, focusing on how creative practices can address complex challenges such as climate change and sustainability and improve health and well-being. In her artistic practice, Prophet uses digital tools such as artificial intelligence, projection mapping, and interactive media to explore themes like ecological change and human-environment interactions. She has worked closely with scientists to create art that bridges the gap between art and science, highlighting the potential of these collaborations to address societal concerns. Her art is held in collections, including the Arts Council of England. She is a Professor of Art and Transforming Lives Fellow at Sheffield Hallam University. Specialties: Health & wellbeing. Collaboration. Interdisciplinary practice. Art science. Community-Based Collaborative Research. Eco Art. Critical engagement with Generative AI image-making. Cultural theory. Creativity and cognition.

Experience

  • Professor of Transforming Lives at Sheffield Hallam University
    Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

    I will extend my arts-informed and creative practice research that aligns with two of the Transforming Lives Fellowship themes: Lifelong Health and Well-being and an Inclusive and Just Society, addressing healthcare inequalities and social justice.

  • Professor of Art & Design at University of Michigan
    Jul 2022 - Sep 2024 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    PI of National Endowment for the Arts Research Lab on Commissioning Public Art Through Community Engagement Arts to improve Health, and Social / Emotional Well-Being by Reducing Youth Firearm Injury.

  • Co Director Centre for Cultural & Creative Industries at Bath Spa University
    Jul 2023 - Jun 2024 · 1 yr

    Parental Leave cover while I was on Leave of Absence from the University of Michigan. Along with the Co-Directorship role at CCCI. I worked with staff across Baths Spa Univeristy to draft and edit 20+ grants (AHRC, ESRC, Horizon) and mentor 20 staff to develop detailed step-by-step individual 5-year research plans.

  • Creative Arts, Performing Arts & Design Panel for Research Assessment Exercise at Hong Kong University Grants Committee
    Mar 2019 - Nov 2023 · 4 yrs 9 mos

    To assess the performance of universities in research and to encourage world-class research. Since 1993, the UGC has conducted five RAEs. The RAE 2020 is an expert review exercise to assess universities’ submissions in terms of research outputs, impact and environment. The exercise produces quality profiles of the eight UGC-funded universities, using international benchmarks to delineate their areas of relative strengths and give insights on areas and opportunities for development. Results of the RAE 2020 will also be used to assist the UGC in the allocation of research funding to universities.

  • Professor Interdisciplinary Art and Computing at University of London
    2007 - Nov 2023 · 16 yrs 11 mos

    Returned after 4 years unpaid leave while working at City University, Hong Kong. Works on REF for the Dept.. Conducts interdisciplinary research with mathematicians and computer scientists. Teaches on the MFA in Computational Studio Arts.