About
Kerith Lisi’s work has been exhibited at the de Young Museum (San Francisco, CA), Art Market SF, 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 earned a B.A. in International Relations from UC Davis, and is currently working on a Master's in Library and Information Science from San Jose State University. Kerith was profiled in "Ephemera" in the UPPERCASE Encyclopedia of Inspiration and has commissioned pieces in private collections as well as Stanford University. Kerith lives and works in San Carlos, California.
Process
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.
Associations
NCWCA - Northern California Women's Caucus for Art (2017-current)
Art Bias, Non-Profit, Board Member (2015-2020)
NIAD Art Center -Curator, Online Exhibition "Orange Appeal" (June 2018)
Speaking Engagements
Kolajfest, New Orleans (panel speaker), (June 2022)
Book Arts Jam, BABA:Bay Area Book Artists, Redwood City, CA (October 2018)
Spoken Art, Half Moon Bay Library, Half Moon Bay, CA (October 2018)