Liza Giles

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B. 1971  United Kingdom

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1994 BA Hons Fine Art & Printed textile design Liverpool John Moores University

Liza lives and works in London and her paintings are included in private collections worldwide including, USA, Japan, Russia, Europe, Hong Kong,  New Zealand, Australia, Brazil, South Africa, China, Peru and UK.

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Liza’s paintings communicate through a dynamic interplay of color, shape, composition, and scale, creating a visual language inspired by her surroundings. Drawing from urban forms and architectural landscapes, her work distills these elements to convey their subliminal impact, presence, essence, and emotion.

Constrained by the limitations of a small studio, Liza employs multiple canvases, joined to produce large-scale compositions.  Spontaneous brushstrokes are applied to raw canvas panels, which remain in a state of constant flux throughout the creative process. They are flipped, rotated, and reconfigured, allowing for unexpected yet cohesive compositions to emerge organically.  The contrast between precise, hard-edged lines and expressive, instinctive mark-making generates a tension between shapes, as well as an engaging interplay of

‘push and pull’ between positive and negative space.

“My work is driven by an intrinsic desire to disconnect from the algorithms of our fast-paced, technological world and reconnect with our innate instincts—an insistent, inexplicable voice within us that conveys emotion and feeling.  As the digital landscape grows louder, it becomes increasingly crucial to preserve our deep, primal intuition and visual language, elements often overshadowed by the noise of modern life’”.

Each piece resonates differently with its audience, evoking a unique response from every viewer. “I hope my paintings feel approachable, harmonious, and engaging, speaking to the observer in a direct and honest way.  In a sense, I invite the viewer to complete the painting, bringing their own narrative and emotions into the work.”

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Prizes

Winner of the Virgin Atlantic & Victoria and Albert Museum art prize 1993

The 'Winning Hand' artwork is now a permanent part of the Victoria and Albert museum collection

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