In September 2016, I began a PhD journey that has resulted in the creation of three major artistic research projects. These projects are interconnected explorations of socially engaged art practices. This website serves as a digital archive of those works, offering insights into their conceptual underpinnings, aims, methods, and conclusions. Through this PhD, I investigate how art can instigate social change, blending theory and practice across diverse landscapes and communities.
Oscar Lara—visual artist and researcher—

This PhD RESEARCH, titled:

MINING LIFE
“An exploration in three acts into the potential of socially engaged art practices to instigate social change“

would’ve not been possible without the contribution of