Ezra Johnston
(he/him)Critical New Media Artist & Systems Designer | Reclaiming Technology
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Many meaningful connections · Following a strange path
About
I am a Critical New Media Artist and Systems Designer based in Melbourne. My practice is centred on reclaiming technology: exploring how digital architecture shapes culture, identity, and connection.
Currently completing a Bachelor of Design (Digital Media) at RMIT University. My work focuses on web-based interactive experiences, physical installations, and critical design research.
I have technical proficiency in front and back-end web development, LLM workflows, generative AI pipelines, game design, and photo, video, and audio editing. Wow!
I am committed to ethical and considered use of algorithmic tools and to building outside of dominant platforms.
Open to anything interesting and meaningful. Get in touch at ezraijohns@gmail.com
Experience
Lead Artist & Developer
nointernet.com.au · Self-directed
2026 · Ongoing
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Designed and deployed an interactive web experience exploring a post-human internet. Managed end-to-end hosting on a self-administered Ubuntu server. Reached over 2,000 unique visitors.
Artist & Researcher
Digital Fossilization · Self-directed Research Practice
2026 · Ongoing
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Developing a manifesto and series of works interrogating technological materialism. Creating art from digital artifacts and obsolete media to understand how digital architecture dictates human intimacy and memory. Practice spans critical writing, object-making, and interactive installation.
Retail Merchandiser
Creative Activation
2024 – 2026
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Managed high-volume inventory and brand representation for major retailers across Victoria, ensuring strict adherence to presentation standards. Assisted in several large scale in-store marketing campaigns.
Educator
TeamKids & YWCA
2022 - 2023
Victoria & ACT, Australia
Facilitated educational programs across multiple sites in Victoria and the ACT. Managed staff, developed advanced conflict resolution skills, team leadership, and public-facing communication.
Bar Assistant
Benjys Karaoke Bar
2023
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Assisted management in a fast-paced hospitality environment. Developed customer service, event coordination, and interpersonal communication skills.
Education
RMIT University
Bachelor of Design (Digital Media)
2024 – 2026 (Expected)
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Specialising in interaction design, critical new media art, systems design, and web-based creative practice. Coursework spans digital prototyping, 3D environment design, motion graphics, creative coding, and design thinking.
Ritsumeikan University OIC
International Study Tour · RMIT Program
October 2025
Osaka, Japan
Completed an intensive, culturally immersive program at Ritsumeikan University. Developed an AR translation prototype exploring speculative interaction design and international futures.
Skills
Languages
English
Native proficiency