Dr Andrew Frost
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Dr Andrew Frost
Wednesday 19 March
12.45 – 1.30pm
Cell Block Theatre
Exploring connections between cultural forms can reveal surprising parallels. Over the past decade, artists worldwide have increasingly drawn from science fiction to generate ideas, reframe contexts, and rethink creativity. One key technique borrowed from sci-fi is worldbuilding – the imaginative reconfiguration of social relationships and speculation on alternative presents and futures. This talk examines worldbuilding as a creative strategy, highlighting examples from my own recent work and artists from diverse backgrounds.
Dr Andrew Frost
Dr Andrew Frost is a writer, lecturer, and digital content creator. His PhD explored connections between contemporary art and science fiction. He edited The Art Life (2004 – 2020) and was Guardian Australia‘s art critic (2013 – 2022). He has lectured at NAS, UNSW Art & Design, and Macquarie University. Since 2020, he has written and illustrated graphic fiction, including End of Days (2022), Among Friends (2023), and The Islander (2024). His video works include The Masked Men of Limanora (2025) and Mysteries of the Inky Rocks (2024). Find his work on YouTube and Instagram (@sci.fictional) and at sciencefictional.net.
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