It all begins with shape and line for artist Jerri Lisk, followed quickly by
wonderfully saturated color. A stand of white birch, the upward angle of a
gnarled tree branch, the subtle tension of vertical figures against the lake
horizon. Lisk is able to pare down the essentials of her subject matter into a
pristine contour line drawing, then give it volume with shading and color. Lisk
layers acrylic paint over an unusual “canvas” of sanded aluminum to create a
luminous yet modern, contemporary surface with subtle and enduring depth.

Much like a stained glass artist—she studied glass, as well as painting and faux
finishing—Lisk uses line to both distinguish individual shapes or areas of
color and to unite the overall piece. Those lines take us all over the piece,
pulling us ever inward.

Jerri Lisk has made her home in the northwest amongst the mountain and dessert scenes and myriad trees that often populate her unusual acrylic-on-aluminum paintings. She
brings the shape and color of nature to life for us indoors, especially the
rugged landscape surrounding her Boise, Idaho home. That’s where she and her
husband/photographer Mark operate the Lisk Gallery. She has been featured
locally in The Idaho Statesman, as well as nationally in Southwest
Art and Good HouseKeeping.

The Art Spirit Gallery is proud to have our first featured show of this Idaho artist. Jerri
has worked hard to develop a body of work recognizing our region.