Lizzee Solomon was born in New York, NY and grew up in suburban Chicago, IL. She earned a BFA in Studio Art at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA in 2011 and studied Spanish in Valencia, Spain. After completing an art residency program in Oaxaca, Mexico, she has created a wide-range of painting and mixed-media work in the Pittsburgh and mid-Atlantic region. Solomon is currently based in Pittsburgh, and participates in group and solo exhibitions as an artist and curator. Over the last 10 years, she has self-published several semi-autobiographical comic books under the name “Mutual Paradise.” In addition to her studio practice, Solomon is a commercial artist, working with local businesses to elevate their space and branding using a combination of new and traditional techniques. In addition, Solomon has over 15 years of professional teaching experience, and is currently a Teaching Fellow at Protohaven - a school for design, fabrication, and the public good. She is currently an Artist-in-Residence at the Brew House Association Distillery Program.

"To me, beauty is looks you can never forget. A face should jolt, not soothe." - John Waters

I create mixed media portraits that explore color, texture, and the juxtaposition of natural and manufactured materials. The idea of releasing something wild and unexpected into the world is one I revisit with each portrait I create. Each begins as a precise, high-contrast drawing. I distort and abstractify physical features, creating a playful, semi-nightmarish portrait. My subjects of choice include imaginary monsters, reality TV stars, and family members. After software processing, I use CNC technology to fabricate components from colorful acrylic, birch plywood, and adhesive vinyl. After assembly, the final result is a freakish and frenetic portrait that jolts more than it does soothe.

Website

Online portfolio: www.lizzeesolomon.com

Instagram: @lizzeemash

Current and Upcoming Projects

- Dynamic Duos: Collaborative Works by AAP & CCS Artists
January 8 - Feburary 15, 2022
Opening Reception: January 8th 5-7pm

- Brew House Association Distillery Artist-In-Residency Program 2021-2022
Group Exhibition for the 2021-2022 Cohort opens March 2022
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