Showcasing Humanities Research | Dr Monika Lukowska-Appel | School of Design and Built Environment I Curtin University

This 3:26 minute video from the series Showcasing Humanities Research from Curtin University features Dr Monika Lukowska-Appel from the School of Design and Built Environment. Dr Monika Lukowska-Appel is a printmaking artist, educator, and academic at Curtin University, where she lectures in Design and coordinates the Master of Design program. Her creative practice explores the use of digital technologies in conjunction with traditional print media, examining the implications of new technologies on the creative process. She engages with themes of materiality of place, ecology, and human experience through experimental and site-responsive approaches to printmaking. Lukowska’s work has been exhibited internationally and supported by numerous grants and awards. She is also the Western Australian representative for the Print Council of Australia, actively contributing to the national printmaking community. The series highlights the diverse work of researchers across the Faculty of Humanities. Each short profile offers accessible insights into innovative projects, real-world applications, and the people behind the research. Recorded in 2025. Author contributions Conceptualisation: Bayley Simonds.Data curation: Bayley Simonds.Resources: Monika Lukowska-Appel.Validation: Bayley Simonds.Writing - original draft: Monika Lukowska-Appel.Writing - review & editing: Monika Lukowska-Appel and Bayley Simonds. Acknowledge contributions Conceptualisation: Lucy Montgomery and Melanie McKee.Funding acquisition: Lucy Montgomery.Project administration: Lucy Montgomery, Melanie McKee, and Joanna Dutosme.