Fine Art
LISA SALERNO: Mixed Media Artist, Writer & Autism Advocate
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Lisa's "Artism" Series:
Lisa started her “Artism” series after a year-long hiatus from painting following her son’s autism diagnosis. When she was finally ready to pick up the brushes again, she decided to paint a portrait of her son using his torn up IEPs (Individualized Education Plans) and therapy notes to share her family’s story of struggle, hope, and loving acceptance. She wanted to use her art and platform as a way of promoting awareness and acceptance, while offering comfort to other families going through the same. Among other projects, Lisa paints portraits of children on the spectrum to celebrate what makes each child unique.
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Lisa and Her Son, Alex
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Alex
Mixed Media © Lisa Salerno |
MJ
Oil on Canvas © Lisa Salerno |
Jimmy
Acrylic on Canvas © Lisa Salerno |
Alexa
Acrylic on Canvas © Lisa Salerno |
About Lisa:
Lisa K. Salerno is a mixed media artist, blogger and arts writer. Her eclectic works are inspired by lyrical abstraction, feminism and equality, spiritual iconography as well as projects that promote awareness and empowerment of those on the autism spectrum.
Lisa holds a BFA from The Hartford Art School at the University of Hartford, where she studied under celebrated New York City painter Pat Lipsky. She was later selected for residency at the renowned Vermont Studio Center in Johnson, VT, where she was mentored by renowned artist Wolf Kahn and arts critic John Yau. Her works have been featured in numerous auctions and fine arts events and have been acquired and commissioned for inclusion in various private, corporate and public collections. She has exhibited internationally in Milan, Italy, the United Kingdom and Australia.
Lisa describes herself as a compulsive creative and usually has 15 different art and writing projects going on at once. She is currently organizing a local arts fundraiser to benefit alternative therapies for children with special needs.
Lisa is currently a regular contributor for the London-based publication Niji Magazine and was an art editor and columnist for Inigo Online Magazine. Her art and writing has also been featured on the Autism Speaks website, in 1340art Magazine, the Artful Vagabond, Connecticut River Review and in several other online and print publications.
Lisa K. Salerno is a mixed media artist, blogger and arts writer. Her eclectic works are inspired by lyrical abstraction, feminism and equality, spiritual iconography as well as projects that promote awareness and empowerment of those on the autism spectrum.
Lisa holds a BFA from The Hartford Art School at the University of Hartford, where she studied under celebrated New York City painter Pat Lipsky. She was later selected for residency at the renowned Vermont Studio Center in Johnson, VT, where she was mentored by renowned artist Wolf Kahn and arts critic John Yau. Her works have been featured in numerous auctions and fine arts events and have been acquired and commissioned for inclusion in various private, corporate and public collections. She has exhibited internationally in Milan, Italy, the United Kingdom and Australia.
Lisa describes herself as a compulsive creative and usually has 15 different art and writing projects going on at once. She is currently organizing a local arts fundraiser to benefit alternative therapies for children with special needs.
Lisa is currently a regular contributor for the London-based publication Niji Magazine and was an art editor and columnist for Inigo Online Magazine. Her art and writing has also been featured on the Autism Speaks website, in 1340art Magazine, the Artful Vagabond, Connecticut River Review and in several other online and print publications.
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