Lisa Mitchell

Artist statement

Concepts
'Loneliness is the echo that screams in the darkness' Lisa Mitchell 2009

My work is often very emotive and autobiographical, often drawing on intense personal life histories. I like to work using a variety of mediums be it photography, painting, print making or sculpture, whatever I feel would benefit the piece at the time. My most recent work has mostly been concerned with photography and text based pieces.

I have always been influenced by the power of words in all it's formats.

Life is a journey that is best travelled by taking just one breath at a time and my work is a continuing record of these snatched moments.

Influences
I have always been interested by how our emotions influence our life. I have been fascinated by the work of Tracey Emin for many years, and the openness and rawness she exercises within her work. I am also intrigued by text based work, particularly the truisms of Jenny Holzer. I also love the photography work of Guy Bourdin.

Career path
2000-04 Career break to have my two children
1991-97 Graduate Degree Show, De Montfort University, Leicester
BTEC OND Show, Lincoln Art College
Selection of work included in The Design Museum, London

Workshops:
1998-99 Children's Art Club Leader for the Pulse Club at the Pearooms, Heckington
1998-99 Children's Art Club Leader for Millgate Museum
1991-93 Arts Assistant for Instant Theatre Workshops for Newark and Sherwood College

Qualifications:
1991-94 BA Hons Degree in Fashion and Textiles (2:2), De Montfort University, Leicester
1989-91 A Level passes, Art and Textiles, Art History, Ceramics, Newark and Sherwood College
1988-89 OND Art and Design, Lincolnshire College of Art and Design