Louise Ward Morris: New art expert at TU Braunschweig from 2026!

Louise Ward Morris: New art expert at TU Braunschweig from 2026!

The Technical University of Braunschweig is pleased to announce the British-Spanish artist Louise Ward Morris as the Science and Art Lab's new guest artist. In spring 2026 she will work as an artist-in-residence for three months. The selection process was an exciting undertaking as over 50 applications were submitted from all over the world and from these she was selected by a jury. Louise is the second artist to take up this residency, after Mareike Bernien conducted research in 2024/25 as part of the QuantumFrontiers Cluster of Excellence. Art-in.de reports that Morris describes herself as a “media archaeologist” and deftly blurs the boundaries between technology, art and science in her projects.

What makes Louise Ward Morris so special for her art? She has a particular talent for studying the impact of modern technology on communication and perception. She often uses discarded devices, such as old cell phones and screens, which she uses in her work. Thematically, a lot revolves around the repair culture, the often short lifespan of technology and the challenges of electronic waste.

Research and art in dialogue

Morris will work closely with scientists from the Science and Art Lab during her residency. Loud TU Braunschweig She will also use the laboratory equipment for her artistic work. She is particularly interested in nitride semiconductor technology and thus opens up perspectives that are rather unusual in science. In order to prepare optimally, she has already made initial contacts in Braunschweig and visited laboratories.

The Science and Art Lab is known for promoting dialogue between cutting-edge research and art and could be an exciting platform for Morris’ innovative approaches. Her previous work includes collaborations with well-known institutions such as York University and the Universitat de Barcelona, ​​which shows that she has a broad network in the artistic and scientific fields.

A look into the future

Louise Ward Morris' current project, which she has been pursuing since 2023, focuses on the history and technology of LCD screens. She is investigating the production of liquid crystals for sculptural applications. More than ever, creative exchange with science and technology will be at the center of their work.

Furthermore, the resonance of Morris’s residency at the Science and Art Lab could be important for more than just the artist herself. Programs like this DAAD Artists in Berlin The program also shows how important this exchange is for the international cultural scene. Such residencies not only provide protection for creative minds whose freedom and rights are under threat, but they also make a statement in the current climate crisis by advocating for sustainable practices.

It will be interesting to see what results will emerge from Louise Ward Morris’ residency. It certainly brings a breath of fresh air into the creative mosaic of science and art in Braunschweig.