Artist Statement & Bio
ARTIST STATEMENT
Inspired by the events of early 2020, my fascination with the subtle yet profound influence of life's energy ignited a creative journey. Motivated to explore the perpetual transformation of reflective objects, I delved into my ongoing collection, 'We Are the Energy That Surrounds Us,' capturing the mesmerizing dance of color and light. Infusing a feminine, stylized classical approach into my distinctive painting style, I aim to imbue each work with a unique and personal touch.
My captivation with crystal and glass figurines further fuels my exploration, as I observe their remarkable ability to adapt and transform within their surroundings. These figurines, found in vintage and resale shops, gradually amass into an extensive collection that continually inspires the evolution of my paintings with each new addition. My paintings are a visual portrait of the energy that surrounds us. These figurines exist as simple objects until the space around them: the light, the color, the atmosphere transforms them into something else entirely. My work exists to capture that moment of becoming.
I am currently in the beginning stages of a crystal celestial astrology based collection with twelve paintings planned in total, to be completed by the end of 2026.
BIO
Liz Flores Callahan (b. 1986, Lafayette, Louisiana) lives and works between Chicago, IL and Houston, TX. She holds a BFA in Painting from Savannah College of Art and Design (2008), is a former artist in residence at the School of Visual Art, New York, NY, and has furthered her studies in the South of France and Florence, Italy. Her work has been exhibited extensively throughout the United States and is held in international collections.
In 2026, she created five paintings and a mural for the new ESPN Chicago office at the Chicago Board of Trade. A painting sold at auction for $17,000 benefiting the Brookwood Community in Brookshire, TX. Her work has been shown extensively throughout Chicago, and in New York City at Strada and Greenpoint Gallery. She was a featured artist two consecutive years for the Houston Art Alliance Art Gala and three years for The Hunting Art Prize. Her murals are on public display throughout the Chicago metropolitan area, with additional display and installation work at Anthropologie and Bergdorf Goodman.