About — Darya Warner

Born 1981 (Ukraine)

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BIO

(they/she) is an interdisciplinary artist, educator, and researcher working at the intersection of art, science, technology, and sustainable art practices. Their work translates environmental data, field observations, and site-specific research into installations, sculpture, photography, mapping, sound, and participatory experiences that investigate climate change, ecological transformation, and collective memory.

Through their practice Warner explores how environmental systems become embedded within landscapes, materials, and shared histories. Drawing from Systems Theory, they examine relationships between human and non-human systems, creating alternative archives that combine scientific datasets with lived experience. Mapping, environmental data visualization, and collaborative fieldwork are central to their practice, allowing them to transform invisible ecological processes into tangible, immersive experiences.

Warner is committed to sustainable art practices and frequently works with local materials, living systems, biodegradable composites, reclaimed resources, and emerging technologies. Their projects investigate site-specific histories while emphasizing care, interconnectivity, and ecological stewardship through interdisciplinary collaboration and community engagement.

Warner received a BFA from the School of Visual Arts in New York and an MFA from the University at Buffalo. They are an Assistant Professor of Fine Arts at the U.S. Air Force Academy, where they teach photography, new media, and interdisciplinary art and science practices while integrating sustainability into the curriculum. They are also the co-founder of the CAYO Art & Science Residency in Brazil, fostering collaborations between artists, scientists, and local communities. Their work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, including in New York, Denver, Los Angeles, Miami, Germany, India, and Slovenia, and has been supported through grants, residencies, and interdisciplinary research partnerships.