Statement
Liz Leggett’s paintings and drawings are process driven, the colors and mark making used to express speed, tension, rebuilding, frenzy, balance, conformity, control, hope and joy. Her primary interest is the play between abstraction and imagery to create visual confusion, uncomfortable associations and ambiguity–leaving the work open for interpretation and a visceral response.
Bio
Liz Leggett's drawings and paintings have been exhibited internationally and she has been awarded artist residencies in France, Israel, Spain, the Pyrenees, Nova Scotia, New York and Connecticut. She received a BA from Skidmore College and MFA from the Maine College of Art. Beyond her studio practice, she has curated numerous shows, such as Marilyn Minter SMASH, PUNK is Coming, and World Peace. She is the former Director of Exhibitions at MoCA Westport and now works as an independent curator and Studio Director for an internationally renowned artist. She lives and works in Westport, Connecticut.
Selected Exhibitions
2024
Volta Art Fair, Basel, Switzerland
2023
Abstract, Frenzied & Separate, CAMP Gallery, Westport, CT
In Media Res, URSA Gallery, Bridgeport, CT
As Is, ART06870 Gallery, Old Greenwich, CT
2022
Hamptons Fine Art Fair, Southampton, NY
Art Market San Francisco, Chloe Gallery, San Francisco, CA
2020
Abstract is Not a Style: Five Women Painters, Hollis Taggart, Southport, CT
A•ONE, Silvermine Gallery, New Canaan, CT
2019
Paper, Silvermine Gallery, New Canaan, CT
Highlight Gramercy Park, National Arts Club, New York, NY
What She Hides, Main Street Space, Westport, CT
2018
Head Over Heels, Newton Roux Gallery, Westport, CT
Wearable Books, One Main Street, Westport, CT
2017
Chromatic, Maritime Garage Gallery, Norwalk, CT
2015
Dreamscapes, Westport Arts Center, Westport, CT
2014
Perception Illusion Magic, Westport Arts Center, Westport, CT
2008
The Panorama Project, Jonathan Levine Gallery, New York, NY
2007
The Pathos of Ecstasy, Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA
East Coast Painters, Brian Marki Gallery, Portland, OR
Quinta Essentia, Borowicz Gallery, South Dartmouth, MA
Artist Viewing Program, The Drawing Center, New York, NY
2005
Small World, Aidan Savoy Gallery, New York, NY
Abstract Painters, Soprafina Gallery, Boston, MA
2004
Abre Tus Ojos, Aidan Savoy Gallery, New York, NY
Invitational Alumni Exhibition, Tang Museum, Saratoga Springs, NY 2003
New Paintings, 55 Mercer Gallery, New York, NY
Women Painters - A Survey, Pratt Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
Collective, 69a Gallery, San Francisco, CA
1998
Modern Painters: A Survey, Arad Art Museum, Arad, Israel
Influence, ZOA Gallery, Tel Aviv, Israel
Residencies
Swindells Studio, Montot, France, July 2024
Brown Pink, Kingston, NY, February 2023
The Ridgefield Guild, Ridgefield, CT, January, 2021
Weir Farm, Wilton, CT, 2012 & 2017
Baie St. Marie, Nova Scotia, Canada, 2016
Fundación Valparaiso, Almería, Spain, 2004
Centre d’Art i Natura, Catalunya, Spain, 2003
Summer Six, Saratoga Springs, NY, 2001, 2003
Arad Arts Project, Arad, Israel, 1997-1998
Professional Experience
Studio Director, Mariko Mori Studio
New York, NY & Tokyo, Japan, 2024–Present
Director of Exhibitions, MoCA Westport
Westport, CT, 2017– 2023
Consultant & Artist Liaison, Soundwall
New York, NY and Boulder, CO, 2015-2016
Graphic Designer, Sotheby’s
Marketing & Catalogue Design Departments, New York, NY, 1998-2009
Art Direction & Graphic Design Projects:
Russ & Daughters Appetizing, New York, NY, 2007-2009
Miles Davis, A Love Story in Blue, New York, NY, 2006
The Texaco New York City Jazz Festival, New York, NY, 1997 & 1998
The Knitting Factory
, New York, NY, 1996-1997
Teaching Assistant, Skidmore College,
Summer Six, Saratoga Springs, NY, Summer 2003
Volunteer Artist, Free Arts
New York, NY, 1995-1999
Artist Assistant, Dennis Oppenheim
New York, NY, 1994-1995
Gallery Director, Case Art Gallery
Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY, 1992-1994
Education
Bachelor of Science
Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY, 1994
Studio Art Major, Art History Minor
Concentration in painting & drawing
Master of Fine Art
Maine College of Art, Portland, ME, 2006
Concentration in painting & drawing