Celina Jeffery
I was born in Wales and now live in Ottawa, Ontario, on unceded Algonquin Territory. I am grateful for the opportunity to live and work here, and this sense of place informs much of my work as an Associate Professor of Art History and Theory at the University of Ottawa. My teaching, research, and curatorial projects explore the role of art in environmental storytelling, encouraging reflection on humanity’s relationship with rivers, waterways, and oceans, as guests, co-habitants, and, or as entangled allies.
My research and curatorial initiatives, including Ephemeral Coast, focus on how art can address pressing environmental issues, particularly those of global heating, sea rise level, and oceanic extinction patterns. Supported by major research grants, these projects connect local and global environmental narratives, using art to foster awareness and dialogue around ecological futures.
As a co-founder and editor of Drain Magazine, I contribute to conversations about art, culture, and ecological impact through writing and editorial work. My publications bridge theory and practice, exploring how art not only reflects but also shapes our understanding of environmental and cultural challenges.
