Jackie Ryan is a multi-award-winning Australian artist. She has an abiding interest in culture that connects her work across forms and genres, from writing and research to performance, arts administration, film work and visual design. She holds a PhD in History and Political Science from The University of Queensland. Career greatest hits include the graphic novel series 'Burger Force', the comedy writing collective 'Fanciful Fiction Auxiliary', being Artistic Director of Brisbane Writers Festival, and writing a book on World Expo 88.