Lisa Hendrickson

In my work, I try to visually tell the stories of people and places I have experienced. Heavily influenced by human expression, my work strives to capture the mood and emotion of the moment. I paint people and places with interesting features which reflect their rich histories and lived experiences. Closely cropped compositions and strong lighting are also an important aspect of my intimate, almost invasive portraits. The process of creation inspires me to experiment with textural techniques including work with palette knives, mixed media collages, stencils, and metallic paint. Vintage photos of everyday life often serve as subject matter with their imperfect images and stories they document. In connection with my community volunteer work, I create artwork to raise awareness about the societal issues of climate change, homelessness, gun violence, and gender equality.