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Artist Statement & Bio

ARTIST STATEMENT

In the early months of 2020, Liz's curiosity was piqued by the subtle, yet profound, influence of the energy that envelops our lives. She was propelled to embark on a journey to unravel how reflective objects perpetually morph, mirroring their surroundings through a captivating dance of color and light. In her ongoing "We are the energy that surrounds us" collection she whimsically captures the transformative power of surrounding energy on individuals and societal interactions. Her painting style incorporates a feminine stylized classical approach that gives her work a distinct look personal to her.

Her prior artistic endeavors delved into the delicate equilibrium between the organic and the industrial. Liz's canvases are born from an exploration of texture, using unconventional painting surfaces like aluminum, while she maintains a firm grasp on traditional painting techniques and subject matter. Her fondness for floral themes is an homage to her Louisiana roots and the enchanting natural landscapes that grace the state.

Beyond her canvas, Liz's artistic journey extends to murals, where her creations become a visual dialogue, and at times, an intervention, within the local community.

BIO

Liz Flores Callahan (b. 1986, Lafayette, Louisiana) currently lives and works between Chicago, IL and Houston, TX. She holds a BFA in Painting from Savannah College of Art and Design (2008) and is a former artist in residence at The School of Visual Art, New York, NY. She has additionally studied painting in the South of France and Florence, Italy. Her work has been exhibited extensively throughout the United States and is included in collections internationally. She has recently shown in Chicago, IL at group shows at ARC gallery, The Bridgeport Art Center, and All Star Press. She was a featured artist two years in a row for the Houston Art Alliance Art Gala in Houston, TX. Her murals are on public display in the Chicago metropolitan area, and her window display installations have been featured (among other locations) at Bergdorf Goodman, New York, and Anthropologie, Chicago.

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