Kerith Lisi’s work has been exhibited at the de Young Museum (San Francisco, CA, SLATE contemporary (Oakland, CA), Marin Museum of Contemporary Art (Novato, CA), STUDIO Gallery (San Francisco, CA) and "The Art of the Book" at Seager Gray Gallery (Mill Valley, CA). She studied at the Academy of Art in San Francisco and earned a B.A. in International Relations from UC Davis, as well as completing studies abroad at the University of Pisa in Italy. Kerith was profiled in "Ephemera" in the UPPERCASE Encyclopedia of Inspiration. Current gallery representation includes Slate contemporary Art Gallery + Art Consulting in Oakland, CA and Annie Gould Gallery in Gordonsvillle, VA. Kerith lives and works in San Carlos, California with her husband and two children.
About
I'm drawn to everyday materials (vintage books, ephemera, found objects, etc.) that would usually go unnoticed, but upon closer inspection reveal a beauty created through everyday wear and tear. The process of piecing together allows me to let go and experience the unexpected as the materials guide me along. Working with discarded materials invites exploration of ideas universal to the human experience: nostalgia, second chances, the beauty of imperfection. For me, the search for source materials that speak to a history is as enjoyable as the end product itself.