Artist Lisa Marie Sipe

Lisa Marie Sipe - Artist Statement

The encaustic pieces I create are inspired by my photography of nature. Sometimes this leads me on an abstract expressionist journey in encaustic that leaves only the hint of the original inspiration . . . such as a color scheme. Other times I incorporate the photography itself into the piece and allow my organic images to mingle with the earthy encaustic medium. Either way I am expressing my desire to translate my obsession with tree bark, flowers and rocks into the essence or spirit of each form.

Resume

Bachelor of Science in Design, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 1995-1998
Major: Graphic Design, Magna Cum Laude Graduate

Columbia College, Chicago, IL, 1995

William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL, 1993-1995
Major: Fashion Design

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL, 1992

2006 “Sense & Sensitivity”, Shemer Art Center and Museum, Phoenix, AZ

2006 “Ready...Set...D’Art”, Tucson Museum of Art, Tucson, AZ

2005 “Fresh”, Studio Hub, Phoenix, AZ

2005 Studio Hub Juried Show, Studio Hub, Phoenix, AZ - Jurors: Joshua Rose & Lezli Goodwin

2005 “Tucson Biennial”, Tucson Museum of Art, Tucson, AZ - Juror: Siri Engberg

2005 “Spreading Our Wings”, Shemer Art Center and Museum, Phoenix, AZ

2005 “Art with Heart”, Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, Tempe, AZ

2005 “Girlie Show”, Studio Hub, Phoenix, AZ

2005 Mystery Gallery Artist, Art Detour, Phoenix, AZ

2004 Grand Opening Art Exhibition, BRIO Fine Art Center, Scottsdale, AZ

2004 Reflections of the Land: Diablo Trust Forum for the Arts, NAU Art Museum, Flagstaff, AZ

2004 From Guiding Hands, 2nd Biennial Shemer Instructor Show, Shemer Art Center and Museum, Phoenix, AZ

College of Design Juried Exhibition Poster Design, 1998

Leadership Award in Graphic Design, 1997

Fashion Group Competition of Chicago Finalist, Wearable Art Category, 1994

Finn’s Fabric House Scholarship, 1994

Professional Affiliations

artlink, Inc., Member and Venue Relations Committee, 2004-05

Diablo Trust Forum for the Arts, Member 2004

Shemer Art Center and Museum Association, Member 2004-06

American Institute of Graphic Arts, Member 1996-99

Graphic Design Student Association, Member, Secretary 1997-98

Ahwatukee Foothills News, Art Brief Section, September 2, 2005

Gina Cavallo Collins, Freelance Writer, Newcastle, ME

Kara Forney, Publisher, Phoenix, AZ

Christine Hall, Shemer Art Center & Museum Director, Phoenix, AZ

Edward & Paula Jasinski, Hawthorn Woods, IL



	Lisa Marie Sipe - Artist Statement The encaustic pieces I create are inspired by my photography of nature. Sometimes this leads me on an abstract expressionist journey in encaustic that leaves only the hint of the original inspiration . . . such as a color scheme. Other times I incorporate the photography itself into the piece and allow my organic images to mingle with the earthy encaustic medium. Either way I am expressing my desire to translate my obsession with tree bark, flowers and rocks into the essence or spirit of each form. Resume Education Bachelor of Science in Design, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 1995-1998 Major: Graphic Design, Magna Cum Laude Graduate Columbia College, Chicago, IL, 1995 William Rainey Harper College Palatine, IL, 1993-1995 Major: Fashion Design The School of the Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, IL, 1992 Exhibitions 2006 “Sense & Sensitivity”, Shemer Art Center and Museum, Phoenix, AZ 2006 “Ready...Set...D’Art”, Tucson Museum of Art, Tucson, AZ 2005 “Fresh”, Studio Hub, Phoenix, AZ 2005 Studio Hub Juried Show, Studio Hub, Phoenix, AZ - Jurors: Joshua Rose & Lezli Goodwin 2005 “Tucson Biennial”, Tucson Museum of Art, Tucson, AZ - Juror: Siri Engberg 2005 “Spreading Our Wings”, Shemer Art Center and Museum, Phoenix, AZ 2005 “Art with Heart”, Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, Tempe, AZ 2005 “Girlie Show”, Studio Hub, Phoenix, AZ 2005 Mystery Gallery Artist, Art Detour, Phoenix, AZ 2004 Grand Opening Art Exhibition, BRIO Fine Art Center, Scottsdale, AZ 2004 Reflections of the Land: Diablo Trust Forum for the Arts, NAU Art Museum, Flagstaff, AZ 2004 From Guiding Hands, 2nd Biennial Shemer Instructor Show, Shemer Art Center and Museum, Phoenix, AZ Awards College of Design Juried Exhibition Poster Design, 1998 Leadership Award in Graphic Design, 1997 Fashion Group Competition of Chicago Finalist, Wearable Art Category, 1994 Finn’s Fabric House Scholarship, 1994 Professional Affiliations artlink, Inc., Member and Venue Relations Committee, 2004-05 Diablo Trust Forum for the Arts, Member 2004 Shemer Art Center and Museum Association, Member 2004-06 American Institute of Graphic Arts, Member 1996-99 Graphic Design Student Association, Member, Secretary 1997-98 Publications Ahwatukee Foothills News, Art Brief Section, September 2, 2005 Collections Gina Cavallo Collins, Freelance Writer, Newcastle, ME Kara Forney, Publisher, Phoenix, AZ Christine Hall, Shemer Art Center & Museum Director, Phoenix, AZ Edward & Paula Jasinski, Hawthorn Woods, IL Edward Perrin, Phoenix, AZ Elizabeth Travis, Phoenix, AZ Modern Travis, Furniture Designer, Phoenix, AZ Steven Truong, Phoenix, AZ M.B. York, Spa owner and celebrity make-up artist, Scottsdale, AZ





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