Artist's Statement

"Steel's austere constitution transcends into delicate, graceful forms, stimulating our awareness, eclipsing memories of its rigid past."

As a metal artist, my work is similar to that of a painter. However, unlike a painter, my canvas is an unoccupied wall and in place of colorful brushstrokes, are three-dimensional creations formed primarily of steel.

As a metal artist, I am not necessarily a metal purist. I am not averse to incorporating non-metallic materials in my work if I feel they will enhance the piece. My pieces may be crafted from new or recycled material and may also incorporate found objects. I will take advantage of various blacksmithing/metalsmithing techniques and welding technologies to attain the desired look, tactile qualities and colors required to finish each piece. If the tactile nature of my sculptures initiates a desire to touch and feel the textures, then I have accomplished at least one of my goals.

Artist's Bio

I grew up in the Louisiana Cajun country and from the time I was a small child, my free time was generally spent with crayons, scissors, paste and any materials I could bring together to form some new creation. While the materials and the content may have changed as I matured, the way in which I loved to spend my free time did not. Unfortunately for me, my location did not lend itself to the advancement of my artistic endeavors. When I reached adulthood, life somehow got in the way of my art, and I pursued a career in sales and management in both the petrochemical and semiconductor markets. However, I was never without my sketchpad, my box of pencils or my desire to be creative.

In 1999, the company I was working for was sold and I opted out of the new organization. I heard about a program at a local college where I could study to be a metal artist. I signed up immediately and soon found myself studying art, sculpture, blacksmithing, and learning to become a welder and metalworker. In May of 2002 I became the second person to receive the full metal arts degree since the inception of the program. I have been creating metal sculptures since 2000 and have been pursuing a full time career as an artist since receiving my degree.

As a metal sculptor, my work is not unlike that of a painter. However, unlike a painter, my canvas is an unoccupied wall and in place of colorful brushstrokes, are three-dimensional creations formed primarily of steel.

As a metal artist, I am not necessarily a metal purist. I am not averse to incorporating non-metallic materials in my work if I feel they will enhance the piece. My pieces may be crafted from new or recycled material and may also incorporate found objects. I will take advantage of various blacksmithing/metalsmithing techniques and welding technologies to attain the desired look, tactile qualities and colors required to finish each piece. For 18 months, I studied the application of glass to metal. I am now incorporating colorful enamels into a series of works I refer to as glass tapestries. I am also adding elements of fine silver into some of my pieces.

Some of my pieces are done on a "one only" basis, while others may be repeated. However, as each repeated piece is an original work, each will have its own distinguishing characteristics and will contain my initial stamp marking it as an original.

Many people have commented on the diversity of my work, how one piece is so different from the next. I like hearing that. As an artist I could never do the same thing over and over again. If I have an idea for a piece, I want to see it through fruition. I enjoy creating sculptures limited only by my imagination and physics.

Artist's Resume

Credentials/Affiliations:
Texas Society of Sculptors - Member/Former Board Member
Artist Blacksmith's Association of North America - Member
Women and Their Work - Member
FSA - Member
The Art House at the Jones Center - Member
American Welding Society - Member
Associates of Applied Science - Welding Technology with Emphasis in Art Metals
Art Metals Certificate
GTAW - (TIG Certified)

Exhibitions

• Live Oak Art Center - 2006 Annual Juried Art Exhibition - May 20 - July 15th, Columbus Texas
• City of Austin - The Peoples Gallery - City Hall - March 2006 - Feb 2007, juried exhibit sponsored by the Cultural Arts Division of the Economic Growth and Redevelopment Office, Austin, Tx
• Diocese of Austin Fine Arts Council - Southwest Liturgical Conference, Austin, Texas 2006
• Inspirations of Lisa Brummel - Solo - Invitational - City Hall, Lakeway, Tx., 2005
• Spicewood Arts Roundup - sponsored by the Spicewood Arts Society, Spicewood, Tx., 2005
• Metal Arts 2005 - Juried exhibit sponsored by the Ellen Noël Museum of Art, Odessa, Tx., 2005
• Women and Their Unique Work - Invitational - Framers Gallery, Georgetown, Tx., 2005
• The Art of Texas - Juried art show sponsored by the Texas Arts and Crafts Education Foundation, Kerrville, Tx., 2005
• Cinco Artistas De Mayo - Invitational - El Taller Gallery, Austin, Tx., 2005
• Celebrating Sacred Art - Juried - sponsored by the Diocese of Austin Fine Arts Council, Austin, Tx., 2005
• Texas Hill Country Art and Wine Trail - Spicewood, Tx., 2004
• Celebrations in Colour Fine Art Show - Emmaus Catholic Church, Lakeway, Tx., 2004
• Spicewood Arts Roundup - Sponsored by the Spicewood Arts Society, Spicewood, Tx. 2004
• Interfaith Arts Festival - Austin, Tx., 2004
• Huffhines Art Trails - Richardson, Tx., 2004
• Oktoberfest - sponsored by the Pedernales Creative Arts Alliance, Fredericksburg, Tx., 2004
• Sculptfest - sponsored by the Texas Society of Sculptors, Umlauf Sculpture Gardens, Austin, Tx., 2004
• Texas Missions - Solo Exhibit - City Hall, Lakeway, Tx., 2004
• Legends of Texas Festival - sponsored by the Friends of the Pound House Foundation, Alamo Movie Set, Dripping Springs., Tx. 2004
• The Austin Fine Arts Festival - Juried art show sponsored by the Austin Museum of Fine Art, Austin, Tx., 2004
• Texas State Capitol Rotunda - Exhibit sponsored by the Austin Museum of Fine Art, Austin, Tx., 2004
• A Night in the Galleries - Sponsored by the Austin Museum of Fine Art, Austin, Tx., 2004
• Sculptfest - Sponsored by the Texas Society of Sculptors, Umlauf Sculpture Gardens, Austin, Tx., 2003
• Celebrations in Colour Fine Art Show - Emmaus Catholic Church, Lakeway, Tx., 2003
  

Contact Artist

Lisa Brummel
Texas (USA)
E-mail: lbrummel@tsos.org
Tel. 512-264-9409

Also, please visit Lisa's Web site: www.lisabrummel.com