Lisa Chandler

My practice explores the themes of urban spaces and places, and the impact of globalisation and gentrification on city inhabitants. In recent years there has been a fundamental shift in my work, towards a more critical attitude to urban space in relation to globalisation, gentrification and acts of protest. I am strongly influenced by the environment around me, and this ‘shift’ is, without a doubt, due to recent artist residencies I have undertaken in major cities around the world. I hold an MFA (Hons) from Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design, New Zealand. Since 2012 I have held 10 solo exhibitions, and have been selected for numerous group shows including ‘Cruel City’ at The Suter Art Gallery, Nelson, New Zealand and the ‘International Art Survey’ Beijing, China. I have been a finalist in the National Contemporary Art Award (2015), the NZ Painting & Printmaking Award (2018, 2015) and the Molly Morpeth Canaday Art Award (2015, 2014 and 2012).