Lisa Penz

Penz's fascination with the tumultuous beauty of extreme weather and its resonance with human unpredictability inspires urgent brushstrokes, often showcasing her signature palette of coral and gold—a symbolic representation of the divine amidst her temerarious disposition. With a strong foundation in design and abstract expressionism cultivated at Emily Carr University, Penz's work celebrates the transformative power of nature, portraying it as a sanctuary beyond human control.

Penz's television work as an actress for Marvel (Arrow), Showtime (Yellowjackets), SyFy, CW Network infuses her artwork with a quality of velocity and escapism. Drawing from her experiences in the world of entertainment, she seeks to take viewers into ambient realms of nature through her compelling abstract art.

Her luxury brand expertise extends to creating custom works for groups such as Accor, Autograph Collection, InterContinental, and Paradox Hotels & Resorts, including a live-in artist residency with The Four Seasons. This blend of innovative influences and professional experience lends to Penz's future work, with a focus on large-scale commission projects that captivate the senses and invite contemplation of the delicate balance in between chaos-an...

BA DESIGN
Emily Carr University

APRIL 2024 - LE CADEAU GALLERY (Solo), VANCOUVER

MARCH 2024 - SILK PURSE GALLERY, VANCOUVER

AUGUST 2023 - HARMONY ARTS SHOWCASE (Solo), VANCOUVER

JUNE 2023 - FOLKLORE - MER GALLERY (Solo), VANCOUVER

AUGUST 2018 - DREAMS TAKE FLIGHT, CASA of LOS ANGELES, LA

JULY 2017 - ABSTRACTION, JERICHO ART GALLERY, (solo) Vancouver, BC

SEPT 2016 - Red Dot Show, Chuck Jones Gallery, LOS ANGELES