Statement: My paintings and constructions are developed through an intuitive, processed based practice; inspired by deeply immersing myself into the landscape. Taking its cues from nature's ability to organize chaos, my work navigates the space between the physicality of living and the personal journey of the self. I use a system of layering, scraping, sanding and water submersion, to build up the pieces slowly allowing for the subconscious to find its way into the work. Forms, shapes and lines are added, creating a balance between chaos and calm, process and form. The shaped constructions are a deeper investigation into form, birthed from a stream of consciousness daily drawing practice. In my work, a rock formation, a series of telephone wires or clothing washed ashore become communicators of emotion, feeling and experiential place. A blending occurs between the simplicity of form and the complex nature of thought, bringing the resulting work to its essence. Biography: Lisa was born in Virginia and raised in Australia, Jamaica and the United States. As a child she traveled regularly and was exposed to many different cultures and environments. In her youth she discovered a deep love for the outdoors and using drawing to make sense of her environment. Lisa's paintings and sculptural constructions have been exhibited throughout the United States and internationally. In 2006, her work was curated into the Conversions exhibition in DC, curated by Sam Gilliam. Her work can be found in private residences and commercial spaces in the United States, Europe and Japan. Exhibiting institutions include the Bellevue Arts Museum (WA), the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (NY), the Brooklyn Arts Council (NY), the Weatherspoon Museum (NC), the Islip Art Museum, Washington Project for the Arts and the Muscarelle Museum of Art (VA), among others. She has created site-responsive installations for institutions including the Cornell Fine Arts Museum (FL), the Bellevue Arts Museum (WA), Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Swing Space (NY), Brooklyn Arts Council (NY), the Center for Maine Contemporary Art (ME), Lehman College Art Gallery (NY) and the Target Gallery at the Torpedo Factory (VA) among many others. Kellner’s work has been reviewed and mentioned in publications including The New York Times, The Boston Globe and Sculpture Magazine. in addition to several podcasts and interview series. She has received several awards including the New Media Invitational from the Target Gallery, DC and was a Joan Mitchell Emerging Artist semi-finalist in 2016. A former New Yorker with roots in Virginia, Lisa lives and works on Deer Isle in coastal Maine. She travels often to explore other notions of place.