About Liz

I was born in Duluth, MN and spent my youth in the Twin Cities. As far back as I can remember, art, beauty and the spirit world intertwined with my everyday life. Animals, trees, stones, even my dolls had their own spirit through which I could communicate with them. It was from this early age that I knew I was born an artist.

I received my BFA and MFA in sculpture at Northern Illinois University. Today, I am a sculptor creating figurative and animal forms, even combining the two. I would describe my sculptures as having a quietness about them and a spirit within them. This spirit “within” is a very important aspect to my work. The term “animism” is derived from the Latin word “animi” meaning breath or soul. Animism is one of mans oldest beliefs, that in every object a spirit or soul exists.

I believe my artwork has breath, soul and a story to tell. You need only to listen. Today we have little time for mystery and spiritual quality in our lives. I want to keep the magic alive and living in my art. To make this happen we must pay attention to all that surrounds us, whether it be an animal, the ocean, a flower or the wind. They are here to teach us many things and to share their spirit with us. I have been fortunate to live in Santa Fe, NM since 1997 where the beauty and creativity is so abundant.

I love where my path is taking me and I love being an artist, and now it is time for me to let my sculptures speak to you.