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Interdisciplinary Artist and Scholar

Jason Knight is a Montréal based artist working with digital and biologic technologies of the body.

Jason Knight's interdisciplinary art practice explores the intersections of biotechnology, performance, and critical theory. Knight's work examines the societal implications of reproductive technologies, body politics, and pharmaceutical interventions.

Research Focus

• Biotechnology and its societal implications

• Body politics, identity and embodiment

• Critical examination of medical practices

• Pharmaceutical cultures (punish and discipline)

• Critical theory and scientific studies

• Performance and installation art

• Human research ethics

Exhibitions and Performances

Jason Knight's work has been featured in over 60 exhibitions and performances globally, including:

Alfred Gallery, Tel Aviv, Israel (2011) Darling Foundry Arcade, Montréal, Canada (2011) AGA Art Gallery of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta (2009) Foreman Art Gallery, Bishop's University, Sherbrook, Canada (2008), Goldsmiths, London University, UK (2008) Lowsalt Gallery, Glasgow, UK (2008) CIANT Gallery, Prague, Czech Republic (2008) Assembly Gallery GSA, Glasgow, UK (2007) FOFA Gallery, Montreal, Canada (2007) Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies (CBIS), Troy, NY, USA (2007) Centro Andaluz de Arte Contemporáneo, Sevilla, Spain (2007) Montserrat Gallery, Beverly, MA, US (2007) ISEA International Society for Electronic Arts, San Jose, USA (2006) The Bakery, Perth Australia (2006) SAT La Société des arts et technologiques, Montreal (2005), New Forms Festival, Vancouver, Canada (2005) BREAK Festival Ljubljana, Slovenia (2005) FCG The Forest City Gallery London, Canada (2004) BEAP Biennial Electronic Arts Perth Perth, Australia (2004) Articule Artist Run Centre, Montreal, Montréal, Canada (2003) EMAF The European Media Arts Festival Osnabrück, Germany (2003) AGYU, Toronto, Canada (1999) Nickle Arts Museum, Calgary Canada (1996) amongst others.

Knight has completed residencies at the Banff Centre for the Arts (2002, 2007) and SymbioticA (2004, 2006).

Scholarly Publications:

Knight has authored and co-authored numerous scholarly publications, including book chapters, journal articles, and catalog essays. His writing critically examines biotechnology, art, and society.

Reviews and Press Coverage:

His artwork has been reviewed and covered in publications such as Leonardo On-line Reviews, Edmonton Journal, The Boston Globe, and The Globe and Mail.

Teaching and Mentorship:

In work at Concordia University, Knight has supervised numerous graduate students and taught courses on print media, art theory, and interdisciplinary art. He has also been a Principal Investigator, supervising research assistants through external grants.

Funding:

Knight has received significant funding from organizations such as the Canada Council for the Arts, CALQ, SSHRC, and HEXAGRAM.

Future Directions:

Knight continues to investigate art-science intersections, human research ethics, poetics, biotechnology, and critical theory. His ongoing research aims to foster innovative collaborations, pedagogical materials, and meaningful applications of emergent digital and biologic technologies.