Marie Theresa Crick
Artist | Writer | Researcher | Facilitator
My practice based research explores the lingering echoes of Irish maternal and diasporic memory through embodied methodologies. I explore how the intersections of the bodily, psyche, relational and political—expressed through breath, movement, and affect—reveal stories of inherited trauma, embodied shame, and resilience.
I develop practices through embodied workshops, listening and reading groups, film, performance, and philosophy that reimagine maternal relationships. This interdisciplinary approach challenges conventional narratives and critiques historical silences, fostering spaces where academic inquiry, cultural memory, and artistic practice are in dialogue.
By integrating creative practice with scholarly inquiry, my work expands feminist and decolonial methodologies. Rooted in the lived experiences of the Irish diaspora and dementia my practice contributes to a reflective public discourse and opens new avenues for collective critical reflection. This practice repositions the maternal relation as transformative offering insights for transnational feminisms, trauma studies and embodied methodologies.
Collaborative Teaching & Creative Practice
I founded MTC Digital Creative as a platform for interactive workshops, courses, and one-to-one sessions with adult learners, schools, and fellow artists and researchers. Specialising in photography, film, contemporary art, visual storytelling, poetry, and writing, my practice uses embodied and creative methodologies to foster engagement and collective learning—a collaborative approach that directly informs my PhD research on embodied practice and maternal relationality.
My extensive experience as an in-house photographer, filmmaker, and freelance creative has equipped me with the critical skills and technical expertise that underpin my focus on film practice. Through directing and producing films for diverse clients, I have developed experimental, collaborative film practices that incorporate somatic techniques and innovative storytelling.
By merging these professional skills with my academic inquiry, I challenge conventional teaching and research models. This dynamic blend of collaborative teaching, hands-on creative practice, and rigorous research contributes to broader discussions on feminist philosophies, relationality, and embodied methodologies.