Dr Garry Doherty
Lecturer
Phenomenology, Light & Space Movement
Department of Architecture & Visual Arts , School Of Architecture, Computing And Engineering
Dr Garry Doherty is a Supervisor in the Professional Doctorate programme. He has evolved an interdisciplinary creative practice that exhibits work over a range of display platforms such as painting, sculpture, Installation, video and photography.
Qualifications
- Professional Doctorate Fine Art, University of East London
- MA Fine Art, The University of Manchester
- BA Hons Fine Art, University of Hull
Areas Of Interest
- Artist - Sculptor: Immersive light works
- Phenomenological understanding of Sufism & creative art practice
OVERVIEW
In the last ten years, Dr Doherty has been a demonstrator in Fine Art responsible for teaching technical skills and methods of production for Fine Art Practice. Since 2007 he has been working as a lecturer, teaching Illustration and Exhibition Design to Graphics and photography students for D.A.V.C.
His two main areas of interest are contemporary initiatives in drawing and curatorial practice, with a specific interest in developing new spaces or platforms for artworks to exist in.
External roles
- Director of the Charity - The School of Sufi teaching
CURRENT RESEARCH
- Sufism & Fine Art Practice - Immersive light sculpture projects.
PUBLICATIONS
- Curator Wolfgang Wielder: Museum - Poggi Bologna, Italy, 2024.
- Contribution chapter: Writings from the Heart - School of Sufi Teaching. Published, 2023.
- Catalogue: Slobodan Trajkovic Gallerie Beograde Belgrade, Serbia. Published 2017.
- Work in progress: Phenomenological dialogues in art practice and Sufism, 2024.
FUNDING
- 2017-2023 - Fundraised £1.3 million to purchase design and build the Sufi Zawiyah Meditation Centre on Globe Road, Bethnal Green, London.
TEACHING
Prof Doc Fine Art
Explore the pinnacle of creativity with a PhD in Fine Art at the University of East London. Elevate your artistic journey with advanced research and innovation.
Read more