
Lisa Dengler
Painting & Sculpture
Lives and works in Mexico City, Mexico
From her studio in Mexico City, Lisa Dengler focuses her meditative practice on natural materials and classical techniques from a contemporary perspective. Select residencies include Casa Balandra (Mallorca, Spain, 2022) and Tuo Tuo (Joutsa, Finland, 2021). Dengler's work has been featured in publications such as Artforum.
STATEMENT
“Through the process of creating art, I feel peace and connection to the world. Simply put, for me, creation is meditation. The mind goes blank and the body takes over. The more I understand my own experiences, the more I am drawn to capturing the essence of the feminine and the female experience. I am drawn to raw materials — perhaps because of my background in architecture, or perhaps because of my love of nature. I strive to work within the fine balance between intention and flow: I want every material used in the process to become part of the final piece, to be accessible as a discussion point, and to influence the experience of it. I want every piece to feel tangible, in both literal and metaphysical senses.” - Lisa Dengler
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Architectural Studies, University of Waterloo, Canada
SELECTED RESIDENCIES
2023, Casa Balandra, Mallorca, Spain
2022, Casa Balandra, Mallorca, Spain
2021, Tuo Tuo, Joutsa, Finland
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