Artist Bio

Interdisciplinary Artist, Filmmaker, and Animal Rights Activist Stephanie Lane founded SPECIESISM.WTF in Summer 2023, upon exiting the commercial filmmaking world to use her skills and passion for the greater good. Stephanie’s work is the first of its kind to utilise generative AI and modern technologies to focus on the theme of speciesism on large-scale billboard artwork, performance installations and short-form film.

By exploring the theme of speciesism, Stephanie aims to ignite a collective consciousness that recognizes the inherent worth of and gives equal consideration to nonhuman beings, regardless of their species. The aim is to invite the viewer to question our ethics on the property status of nonhuman animals, challenge the status quo, and inspire change for a future where exploitation of nonhuman animals is no longer normalised.

Her artwork often incorporates elements of juxtaposition, presenting a contrast between the subject matter and aesthetic, to emphasise the stark disparities in how different species are valued and treated, in a way that is subtle, yet palpable. Through digital manipulation, Stephanie creates surreal and immersive environments that blur the boundaries between human and nonhuman animals, challenging the viewer's perception of hierarchy and power dynamics. She strives to create visually captivating and emotionally resonant artworks that serve as a catalyst for dialogue and social change. 

Throughout her career, Stephanie has successfully launched several humanitarian projects through the arts, raising funds for children in impoverished communities around the world, most notably a collaboration with UNICEF where her work was exhibited at the UN Headquarters in NYC. This project was also commissioned as a wider exhibition at the Tate Lates, Tate Modern, London. Her film work as a one-part creative duo with her partner has been featured by numerous top curators such as Vice, MTV, and Creative Review.

The SPECIESISM.WTF project has been covered widely by UK media, and the performance installations have taken place in nearly every continent, over 20 cities worldwide since inception.