Don Lisy

Feckless thug, Painting, Oil on Canvas

2014

Don Lisy was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, and creates his art as if revolting against the midwest sensibilities that dominate the critical and popular mindsets of his hometown. Lisy attended the Cleveland Institute of Art, where he studied Printmaking and Painting. Lisy’s work has been compared to the New York school of action painters, however, his work is not derivative from any one school. Each of his works is created in one session. Lisy’s first visit to New York City was in December 1993. Over the years, he often returned to New York City for group exhibitions and also performances with his band. It was during a visit in 2001 that Lisy connected with New York on a new level, which planted the seed that one day he must live there. In the spring of 2010, Lisy left family and friends in Cleveland and made the permanent move to Brooklyn, where he continues to dedicate himself to his artistic vision. In December 2016, after an over decade long absence, Lisy re-established a studio in Cleveland. Lisy’s work has been exhibited across the United States and internationally in Germany, Italy and Spain.