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Lisa J. Visbeen-Lehmann
Grand Rapids, MI
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Lisa J. Visbeen-Lehmann is showing at:
Monroe Community Church Monroe Community Church
800 Monroe Ave NW
Suite 140
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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Lisa J. Visbeen-Lehmann
Artist bio: Lisa J Lehmann is a Grand Rapids based jewelry artist. Graduating from Calvin College in 1991 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, her emphasis was illustration and photography, but since then has fallen in love with METAL. The first year she opened her jewelry studio, she was accepted into the Ann Arbor Art Fair, where her work was widely accepted.

She counts it a privilege to have been gifted with a creative spirit. Viewing God as the ultimate Artist, she finds herself awed and inspired by his handiwork each and everyday. Lisa seeks beauty in all things and appreciates the endless potential of blending color, shape and texture.

Honored to be commissioned to create designs for the traveling museum exhibit of "Petra-Lost City of Stone", Lisa's designs were showcased internationally. As a working artist, Lisa's jewelry is currently displayed and sold in museum gift shops, galleries, and boutiques.
Artist statement: “Art is my passion. It is who I am. I create, because I cannot help myself.

I love the limitless possibilities available to me when I work with metal. To see something dull, lifeless and shapeless take form into something beautiful and wearable is incredible. I am able to leave an imprint in an organic way...to physically translate what I "see" into the medium. The metal is easily manipulated by stamping, forging, heating, adding texture and depth. I love the juxtaposition of mixed metals, and the colorful accent of gemstones.

My work is very soft & fluid. I enjoy intricate, delicate, subtle forms which impart a refined femininity. Meticulously handcrafted using the finest materials, each piece is designed to enhance the natural beauty and elegance of the metal and stones."
About the work:
Title: the Journey

Art form: 3-D

Medium: metal jewelry

Year created: Work not created yet

Description of work: A pendant using a juxtaposition of mixed metals and gemstones.

Work statement: This pendant is being created as a personal journal entry. It is a depiction of true physical and mental journey I have taken over the last year, as well as a journey further into my medium - pushing boundaries, taking risks.

We can become stronger, more confident and more beautiful by facing and marching through the challenges life presents.
Technical details:
Work width: 4 inches
Work height: 5 inches
Work depth: 0 inches
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Additional considerations:
Audio/video needed: No
Electrical needed: No
Lighting needed: Yes
Internet access needed: No
Ground floor access needed: No
Indoor space needed: Yes
Outdoor space needed: No
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