Artist Statement

In terms of art, my true loves are drawing, painting, and printmaking. While growing up with the practice of drawing and painting, my background in marketing and advertising is what I credit for kick starting my love for the process of printmaking- the process, though requiring intense patience and work to get any results, makes up for it with the ability to make multiples, something that appeals to me greatly. Also, much like myself, printmaking exists in a sort of state between the world of business and the world of art, not completely existing in one area but instead relishing in both and becoming something wholly unique because of it.

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My work tends to favor the hand drawn appearance over photographic imagery, and for this show my love of foliage and an exploration of botanical gardens over the years takes center stage in the form of paintings. With the hectic nature of the past years, my retrieve through it all has been getting to reconnect with plant life. Whether it be within nature or in botanical gardens, getting to enjoy a form of life that doesn’t worry about much has helped me reach a better understanding of existing- truly living life for the pure sake of it. Color is also a key part of my art, with most of my work having limited color palettes or a central color spectrum.

About the Artist

Born and raised in Warren, Ohio, Lia attended Kent State University where she obtained two bachelor’s degrees, one in Marketing and one in Studio Arts. In the past Lia has worked with the township of Akron, Nova Cafe, Troppus Projects, and the Trumbull Art Gallery. She is currently teaching workshops and selling art through TAG, designing t-shirts through The Yetee, and creating art/ freelancing in her studio located in her hometown.