Visual artist Lisa Kellner shares the process behind her unique silk installations and why she moved away from making them.In this episode we delve into:Lisa’s experiences with the art world and the most difficult decision she had to make to preserve her artistic integrityThe challenges of creating large scale textile workWhat compelled Kellner to move away from making awe inspiring installations and into deconstructed paintingVulnerable moments that became turning points in her lifeThoughtful advice for fellow artists and why getting what we want may not be what we need after allTune in to hear some jaw dropping stories! Food for thought guaranteed – for artists, curators and art lovers alike.00:00 Lisa’s favourite quote01:07 Introduction01:23 Early Life and Travels02:39 Childhood Interests and Aspirations05:25 Transitioning from Finance to Art06:52 The Mural Painting Business08:11 Master's Degree and Artistic Exploration10:10 The Shift to Installation Work12:23 Challenges and Opportunities in Installation Art14:55 The Evolution of Silk Works31:43 Perception of Textile Art34:24 The Tactile Nature of Lisa’s work35:24 The Challenges of Shipping Art40:51 About Artists Advocating for Themselves48:06 The Transition Away from Installation Art54:22 The Importance of Tenacity56:56 Current Projects and Future PlansLisa Kellner is based in Maine. You can find out more about her past and present work on her website https://www.lisakellner.com/ and follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lisakellnerstudio/She is represented by:Artemis Gallery in Maine: https://www.artemisgalleryme.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/artemisgalleryme/Artspace in New York: https://www.artspace.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/artspace/Cambell Collective in South Carolina: https://campbellcollective.co/ | https://www.instagram.com/thecampbellcollective/Carver Hill Gallery in Maine: https://www.carverhillgallery.com/ | https://instagram.com/carver_hill_gallery/Liza Pruitt in Virginia: https://www.lizapruitt.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/liza.pruitt/SJ Art Consulting in Massachusetts: https://sjartconsulting.com/gallery | http://instagram.com/sj_artconsultingYou can buy her art here: