I am a visual artist working in collage, assemblage sculpture and altered books. My practice explores identity, memory and the history of the African diaspora. Vintage and contemporary images collide to convey how the past informs the present.


The month of gratitude: day 7

Day 7

I'm grateful for moments when my kids are being unintentionally funny.

The Boy asked me to give him only one or two pieces of Halloween candy in his lunch, instead of a handful of goodies. "EVERYBODY wanted to trade [items from their own lunches] with me." Poor sweetheart feels obligated to trade. (I wouldn't. Mommy doesn't share food.)

Kristin Johnson at Best of the Northwest/ October. Credit: Kristin Johnson Art

Kristin Johnson at Best of the Northwest/ October. Credit: Kristin Johnson Art

And thank you to Kristin Johnson, who decided to spoil me with this gratitude:

"I am thankful for you Lisa…for being such a wonderful part of Best of the Northwest – October! Thanks for being so supportive there at the show, and beyond by including me in your Art & News Bulletin. How special is that!?!

It’s great to have artists supporting artists!"

Please join Kristin and me: email me what you're grateful for at the moment!

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