LIZ FLORES CALLAHAN
Location:
Chicago, IL, USA
ARTIST BIO
Liz Flores Callahan (b. 1986, Lafayette, Louisiana) lives and works in Chicago, IL. She earned her BFA in Painting from Savannah College of Art and Design (2008) and was an artist in residence at The School of Visual Art, New York, NY. Additionally, she studied painting in the South of
France and Florence, Italy.
Her work has been exhibited extensively across the United States and is included in international collections. Recent exhibitions include ARC Gallery, The Bridgeport Art Center, and All Star Press in Chicago, as well as the Strada art show in New York City. She was a featured artist at the Houston Art Alliance Art Gala for two consecutive years and will participate in an upcoming show at Var Gallery in Milwaukee, WI, in 2025.
Her murals are on public display in Chicago, and she has created window installations for Bergdorf Goodman and Anthropologie.
ARTIST STATEMENT
Inspired by the events of early 2020, my fascination with life’s energy sparked a creative journey. Motivated to explore the transformation of reflective objects, I began my ongoing collection, We Are the Energy That Surrounds Us, capturing the mesmerizing interplay of color and light. By infusing a feminine, stylized classical approach into my painting style, I aim to create deeply personal yet universally resonant works.
My exploration is fueled by crystal and glass figurines, objects that adapt and transform as light interacts with them. These pieces, sourced from vintage and resale shops, become metaphors for resilience and interconnectedness. Through their reflections and metamorphosis, I offer viewers a glimpse into a world of transformation and beauty.
By inviting others to experience these shifts in light and perspective, my work reflects the profound energy that shapes our lives and encourages wonder in the everyday.
