Cybercrip Art

“A distinctive manuscript authored from the perspective of an artist with a chronic illness whose descriptions of the body are therefore uniquely visceral, creating a mental picture for the reader where they can, for a moment, feel as the artist.”                                                                                        

— Katina Bitsicas, Associate Professor, Indiana University-Bloomington, USA

This book offers a crip perspective on the interplay between digital media and embodied experience. It champions the insights of disabled people, arguing for a cyberspace that is inclusive, sensual, and creatively rich. This book intertwines personal narrative with contemporary art, crip theory, cyberfeminism, and philosophy, presenting a nuanced understanding of how alternative embodiments thrive in digital spaces. This book is not only a personal narrative but also a critical, theoretical exploration that invites readers to rethink the boundaries of digital and physical embodiment.

Anna Hughes, PhD, is a visual artist, writer and researcher based in London. Her work has been exhibited with institutions across the UK and abroad including Southwark Park Gallery (London), Beaconsfield Gallery (London), QUAD (Derby), Outpost (Norwich), Hackney Picture House (London), Flattime House (London) and ArtCopenhagen. Anna’s research has featured in publications such as I Care By, Prova, and a forthcoming article titled The Cybercrip for Disco journal funded by the CHASE. Anna has been a visiting lecturer at institutions such as The Royal College of Art, Liverpool Hope University, Bath Spa University, and Camberwell College of Arts.