Lisa is a fiber artist based in Portland OR

 
fiber artist lisa cox infront of weaving on a loom

About Lisa

Lisa creates fiber art inspired by nature, where she finds solace in moments of solitude. Her creative practice is all about celebrating the collective beauty of the little guys—the tiny organisms that, when combined, create a larger pattern and sweeping sense of movement. Think of it as mushrooms slowly climbing trees or moss gracefully wandering over rocks. It's the kind of magic that captivates her heart.

Lisa employs various techniques, such as crochet, weaving, and needle felting, to create pieces with layers and depth. The repetitive motions of these techniques become meditative and help her stay grounded in her work, mirroring the same sense of presence she experiences in nature. By using natural fibers in neutral palettes, Lisa's art pieces emanate warmth, grounding, and kindness, just like her favorite moments in nature.

Final pieces take a range of formats from framed fiber art to wall hangings to performance pieces (more details about an upcoming show soon!).

Bio

As a Portland based fiber artist, Lisa draws inspiration from nature to create her artwork. Her pieces have been showcased in numerous galleries, events, and publications, including Wovenutopia magazine. She continues to make her own fiber art along with woven wall art commissions. Lisa began her artistic journey in Washington, D.C., and has since moved to Portland, OR, where she is eager to continue building her creative practice.

Lisa’s Artist CV

Her pieces have been showcased in numerous galleries, events, and publications, including Wovenutopia magazine. She is definitely a fiber artist you need to know!

2024

February 2024 Performance “Eggshells” A creative collaboration where weaving meets dance for a live performance during the New Expressive Works Residency Showcase, Portland, OR

February 2024 Group Show “6x6x6” at The Alberta Street Gallery, Portland, OR

2023

November 2023 Group Show “Fieldwork.” A 5-week program led by Sadie Leigh culminating in a multidisciplinary art show, Portland, OR

October 2023 Show at Stacks Coffeehouse, Portland, OR

June 2023 Residency with Mudhouse Residency, Greece

May 2023 Award Honorable mention for the “Landscape” show by Teravarna Art Gallery

Winter/Spring 2023 Publication “Rethinking How Travel Influences Creativity” written by Lisa Cox and featured in Issue #6 of Wovenutopia

2022

December 2022 Group Show “Waves of Joy” curated by Beth Ferraro at Anthony Bowen Branch YMCA, Washington, DC

October 2022 Event “Autumn Night Market” at Big Bear Cafe, Washington DC

June 2022 Event “Art and Things” at The Stew, Washington DC

May 2022 Event “SpringMarket” at Green Hat Distillery, Washington DC

March 2022 Group Show “SheDC” curated by Shop Made in DC as a Women’s Month art exhibition at La Cosecha, Washington, DC

February 2022 Group Show “Off The Walls” by Hole in the Sky, Washington, DC

2021

November 2021 Group Show Multiples” at But_Also, Washington DC

August 2021 Residency “Art Camp” with Light Grey Art Lab, Iceland

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