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Biography
Martin Roberts is an artist, art therapist, and academic. Originally from Dublin Ireland, he moved to Australia in 2002 where he has lived and worked since. Martin is associate lecturer in art therapy practice in the school of social sciences at Western Sydney University. He works with students to develop an understanding of intersectionality, challenge therapeutic discourse and promote social justice. Alongside this, Martin’s current clinical work is in private practice working with young people and adults. He uses a humanistic and integrative approach in in his therapeutic work with clients, focusing on understanding each person holistically. Martin is also an AZACATA approved supervisor. In addition to this and his teaching work, Martin is a practicing artist, regularly exhibiting his artwork in group and solo exhibitions. He uses creative research practices and arts-based methods within his art practice to explore his research interests in the environment and social justice.
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Qualifications
Master of Arts - Art Therapy, Western Sydney University
Research keywords
- Art therapy
- Sexuality
- social justice
- Environmental degradation
- Climate justice
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Meltdown, Molten, Highway, Aftermath, Charred and Slag Heap
Roberts, M., 2023Research output: Creative Works › Visual artwork
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14 art works exhibited in the Landscapes from the Anthropocene Exhibition
Roberts, M., 2020Research output: Creative Works › Visual artwork