We are excited to be displaying “The Watchers” by Liese Chavez for the month of September. The work of Liese Chavez will watch back as the viewers get lost in subtle surreal narratives. Come join us for the opening Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 6-9pm during Arts Alive.

We wanted to learn more about Liese Chavez and this is what the artist had to say:

I have always been drawn to artwork that tells a human story. Fairytale, fable, myth, legend, images that give a glimpse of what it means to be alive and full of emotion have fascinated me since childhood. These types of visuals cross language barriers and show us a reflection of who we are inside. Because of this passion my work would best be described as Narrative Surrealism. Each of my oil paintings tells a visual story, sometimes humorous, sometimes unsettling, but always with a dream-like quality that draws you into strange and beautiful worlds. I delight in depicting the resiliency and tenacity of the human spirit. My subjects are often strong females finding power or humor in a less than ideal world. These themes are designed to remind us of our strengths and help us keep our sense of humor when things just don't go as planned. I continue to expand my knowledge of layered oil painting techniques for creating delicate flesh, so that I may depict how fragile we are, as well as how fierce.