The Story Behind The Artist
Lizzie Colors is a multidisciplinary artist whose work explores themes of belonging and embodiment through painting and collage. Having spent much of her childhood moving internationally, her practice reflects a deep engagement with questions of place and identity. Through bold abstraction and intricate compositions, she investigates the physical and emotional landscapes we inhabit, transforming everyday moments and materials into evocative visual narratives.
Lizzie holds a BA in Urban Studies from Vassar College and an MFA from California Institute of the Arts. She was a founding member of the c-level art collective in LA’s Chinatown, a hub for experimental media and digital culture. In addition to her visual art practice, she has written for television and film and is a regular performer at Mortified, as well as a Grand Slam finalist at THE MOTH in San Francisco. She currently lives and works in Portland, OR.