David Jhave Johnston

About the Author

David Jhave Johnston is a pioneering Canadian poet, digital artist, and scholar whose innovative works bridge the boundaries of literature and technology. With a PhD in English from Concordia University, he explores the intersections of conceptual art, electronic literature, and environmental themes, often employing algorithms, code, and multimedia to challenge traditional notions of authorship and textuality. Johnston's practice delves into the poetics of computation and the digital sublime, reflecting on humanity's relationship with nature in an era of ecological crisis. As a professor and researcher, he has influenced generations of writers and artists through his teachings at institutions like l'Université du Québec à Montréal. His contributions to experimental writing continue to push the envelope of what literature can be in the 21st century.