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86 Bends of the Kaw

  • Creation date2004
  • Dimensions203.0 x 33.0 cm

Discover the luminous artwork of Lisa Grossman, an American artist known for her captivating depictions and vibrant paintings. Explore her creative journey from Western Pennsylvania to Kansas City, Missouri.

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Artist Biography

Lisa Grossman: Luminosity and Landscape

Lisa Grossman is an American artist born in Western Pennsylvania, whose artistic journey began amidst the rolling hills of her childhood home before blossoming into a celebrated career dedicated to capturing the essence of the American prairie. She earned an associate’s degree from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh and relocated to Kansas City, Missouri in 1988 to pursue employment with Hallmark Cards, Inc., where she honed her skills as an illustrator. However, Grossman's true passion ignited when she encountered the expansive Tallgrass Prairie Ecosystems of east-central Kansas—a formative experience that profoundly shaped her artistic vision and ultimately led her to abandon Hallmark’s corporate world in 1995 to embrace a life devoted to painting full-time. Her formal education continued at the University of Kansas, culminating in a BFA in 1999. Grossman's distinctive style is characterized by luminous depictions—a technique she painstakingly develops through direct observation and meticulous layering of paint—that imbue her canvases with an ethereal quality reminiscent of Impressionism. Influenced by artists like Monet and Turner, Grossman seeks to convey not merely what the eye sees but also what it feels: “I try to know these places in the deepest way I can,” she explains, reflecting a core belief that informs her artistic process. This conviction is particularly evident in her monumental landscapes—particularly *In the Kaw Watershed*, which exemplifies her masterful command of color and texture. Her prolific output has garnered critical acclaim and resulted in over 1800 paintings residing in private collections across the United States, alongside prominent institutional holdings including the Spencer Museum of Art at KU, the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art in Overland Park, Kansas; Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art at Kansas State University; Mulvane Art Museum; Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art; and TSCPL Gallery. Recognizing her enduring contribution to American art, Grossman was awarded the Phoenix Award from Lawrence City Hall in 2019—a testament to her unwavering dedication to artistic excellence—and honored with a Mid-Career Fellowship from the Kansas Arts Commission in 2009. Furthermore, she has served eight times as an artist-in-residence within the National Parks Service, fostering connections between art and conservation. Grossman’s work is represented by Haw/Contemporary in Kansas City and SNW Gallery in Manhattan.
  • Notable Solo Exhibitions: Over thirty exhibitions showcasing her landscapes across the Midwest and on both coasts.
  • Public Collections: Her paintings are held in collections at institutions like the Spencer Museum of Art, Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art, Mulvane Art Museum, Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art, TSCPL Gallery.
  • Awards & Fellowships: Recipients of prestigious honors including the Phoenix Award from Lawrence City Hall and the Kansas Arts Commission’s Mid-Career Fellowship.
Grossman's artistic philosophy centers around a profound respect for the natural world—specifically the Tallgrass Prairie Ecosystems—which she considers to be “the land of sky.” This reverence translates into her paintings, where expansive vistas dominate the composition and color palettes are deliberately chosen to capture the subtle nuances of light and atmosphere. Her commitment to preserving these landscapes extends beyond artistic expression; Grossman actively participates in citizen science initiatives and collaborates with organizations like Friends of the Kaw River to promote ecological awareness.
  • Artist Residencies: She has undertaken artist residencies at Rocky Mountain National Park, Mesa Verde National Park, Petrified Forest National Park, Agate Fossil Beds National Monument, VOTW Tracy Arm/Fords Terror Artist-Residence Program and Tallgrass Artist Residency.
Grossman’s enduring legacy rests on her ability to transform observation into art—to distill the grandeur of the prairie into luminous canvases that resonate with both beauty and intellectual depth. Her work stands as a powerful reminder of the transformative potential of artistic engagement with the environment, cementing her place among America's most distinguished landscape painters.
lisa grossman

lisa grossman

United States of America

Quick Facts

  • Artistic Movement Or Style: Luminous paintings
  • Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist: ['Contemporary art']
  • Full Name: Lisa Grossman
  • Nationality: American
  • Notable Artworks: ['86 Bends of the Kaw']
  • Place Of Birth: Western Pennsylvania, United States
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