Ian Gibbins

Zoologist, Neuroscientist, Poet, Video artist

Ian Gibbins is a widely published and exhibited poet, video artist and electronic musician living in South Australia. His video poetry and video art have been shown to acclaim at festivals and exhibitions around the world. His audio and video work has been commissioned for several high-visibility public art programs. He has published four collections of poetry, two in collaboration with artists, and all having themes based in science. Until he retired in 2014, Ian was an internationally recognised neuroscientist and Professor of Anatomy at Flinders University, South Australia, having originally trained in zoology and pharmacology. He has worked widely with artists on a variety of projects that integrate art and science across dance, theatre, music, installations, and public lectures.