Elizabeth Addison

My passion for seeking and storytelling drives both my visual art practice and curatorial work. As a visual artist, I create at the intersection of art, science, and the natural world and my interdisciplinary practice—spanning printmaking, mixed/experimental media, digital art, and installation—gives me plenty of opportunities to be both an artist and an experimenter!
The natural world, in particular, inspires me, and it’s where my scientific curiosity and environmental concerns intersect best, exploring topics from California’s native flora and waterways to social justice and environmental equity. My current work examines California flora and its last wild river, The Smith, through dimensional collage and mixed media. My prints are created with original photography and digital imagery inspired by my daily wanderings near my Berkeley home or my regular travels into nature. I print on 100% cotton rag paper at Kala Art Institute, then cut, paint, and construct dimensionally. These works are intentionally mandala-like, embodying my experiences, reverence, and wonder.
Since 2020, I’ve immersed myself in socially and environmentally engaged curatorial work with the Northern California Women’s Caucus for Art and others. This experience has been thrilling, allowing me to connect with like-minded creatives and experts. Together, we amplify our voices, spark action with meaningful discussion, and draw inspiration from the present moment. Art has the power to do that.
Bio:
Elizabeth Addison is a Berkeley, California-based visual artist, curator, and educator whose works are included in numerous private and public collections. Elizabeth’s practice encompasses printmaking, mixed media, digital media, and immersive installation. She daily records images on her walks and transforms them into Mandalas of ‘the one… the universe.’ Her work ranges from examining California’s native flora and the cosmos to social justice and environmental equity. Elizabeth has exhibited throughout the West Coast and nationally. She is an Artist-in-Residence at Kala Art Institute, Exhibitions Chair for the Northern California Women’s Caucus for Art (NCWCA), and Creative Director for the Bay Area Women Artists’ Legacy Project.