Anastasia is a multidisciplinary artist based in London. She graduated from MA Contemporary Photography and Theory at Central Saint Martins in 2025, where she expanded her practice beyond architecture into photography, installation, and sculpture. Her work explores themes of extractivism, posthumanism and material memory.
Why did you choose to study MA Contemporary Photography and Theory at Central Saint Martins (CSM)?
Coming from an architectural background, I gradually found the structured nature of the discipline limiting. I wanted to step beyond those constraints and expand my practice into a broader artistic field. I had always been drawn to photography and other forms of image-making, and I was looking for a transdisciplinary course where most of my interests could amalgamate. This course, along with CSM’s liberal and vibrant atmosphere, felt like the perfect place for such a transition.
What have you been working on since graduating?
Since graduating, I have been leading my independent artistic practice, working on projects such as a photogram-based print series exploring technological infrastructure as part of nature, its materiality, vulnerability, and potential refusal to function, and an ongoing research project investigating the quarrying of quartz, the mineral that provides silicon for AI GPU chips, reflecting on both its ecological impact and its cultural and philosophical significance.
What was the most interesting project you worked on during your time on the course?
The most interesting project was the evolution of my artistic practice itself throughout the course. It was an engaging journey with highs and lows, unexpected twists, and moments of intensity, but ultimately a deeply rewarding experience that helped me grow.
What important piece of advice would you give to students thinking of studying this course?
Be ready to take risks, experiment widely, and let your practice develop in its own way. In the end, you might find yourself somewhere you could never imagine.
What was the highlight of your Central Saint Martins experience?
The highlight of my Central Saint Martins experience has been the people — they make it all! My coursemates and other students, tutors, technicians, guest lecturers, admin staff, and canteen team all contributed to this wonderful experience. I would also say that the graduate show was a particular high point, marking the culmination of all the time and effort spent on the course and providing a great opportunity to bond with my peers. On the practical side, the workshops were incredible, allowing me to explore everything from printmaking and darkroom work to casting, woodwork, and metal welding. Two of my personal favourites were the library and the terrace at the King’s Cross campus, which were great places to recharge.
What is the most important thing you learnt on the course?
I honestly think that I gained radical faith in my creative process, embracing the unknown and trusting where it leads me.
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