Alexander Lisman

Born and raised on the slopes of the Rocky Mountains in Utah, Alexander Lisman learned to appreciate the pristine surroundings and the quality of light that only the mountains can provide. Through his study of the great masters of the past and the present Lisman discovered his artistic voice in bronze figurative sculpture. For Lisman, translating the clay maquette to a completed bronze sculpture is deeply spiritual and represents the human process of self-perfection.

The creative process begins first for Lisman by developing themes based on myth, legend, dance, or theater. His series of six to eight pieces are then tied to this central idea or story. Detailed graphite and charcoal drawings are made of all views of each figure before translating them into three-dimensional clay maquettes. The sculpting process begins with the emphasis on capturing the movement and emotion of the theme as he develops the larger muscular shapes, manipulating the piece until it has the desired motion and emotion. Finally, he fine-tunes the figure by placing the minute details of expression in the face, hands, and feet. The piece is only complete when Lisman feels it has the right energy and spirit. When he can finally let go of the attachment to his...

Masters of Art in Fine Art, 2018

Regis University, Denver, Colorado

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education and Sculpture, 2010

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, Denver, Colorado

SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2013- Colorado Artist Guild 85th Annual Members Show, Denver Public Library, Denver, Colorado

2010 – Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design graduation show, Philip J. Steele Gallery, Denver, Colorado

2006 – Utah State Study Abroad Show, The Learning Center Gallery, Logan, Utah



JURIED EXHIBITIONS

2018-100 Square Inches of Art-3 Square-Art Gallery, Fort Collins, Colorado

2017- Art Students League Show, Denver, Colorado

2016- Figurative Show, Urban Riche Gallery, New York, New York

2015- National Greely Art Show, Union Colony Civic Center, Greeley, Colorado

2013- Spark Mark Show, Spark Gallery, Denver, Colorado



SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2018- Many Voices One Message, Solo Show- Teller Street Gallery, Wheatridge, Colorado



INVITATIONAL EXHIBITIONS

2013 - August First Friday Show, Teller Street Gallery Featured Artist, Wheatridge, Colorado