Lia Plume

About the Artist

Born and raised in Warren, Ohio, Lia attended Kent State University where she obtained two bachelor degrees, one in Marketing and one in Studio Arts. In the past Lia has worked with the township of Akron, Nova Cafe, Troppus Projects, and the Trumbull Art Gallery, or TAG. She is currently teaching workshops through TAG, designing t-shirts through The Yetee, and creating art/ freelancing in her studio located in her hometown.

Artist Statement

In terms of art, my true loves are drawing, painting, and printmaking. While growing up with the practice of drawing and painting, my background in marketing and advertising is what I credit for kick starting my love for the process of printmaking- the process, though requiring intense patience and work to get any results, makes up for it with the ability to make multiples, something that appeals to me greatly. Also, much like myself, printmaking exists in a sort of state between the world of business and the world of art, not completely existing in one area but instead relishing in both and becoming something wholly unique because of it.

My work tends to favor the hand drawn appearance over photographic imagery, and preferred subject matter typically includes animals or creatures that stand in for a metaphor , typically for lived experiences. Color is also a key part of my art too, with most of my work having limited color palettes. While wanting to experiment more with the processes of printmaking moving forward, I also hope to reintroduce the element of drawing within my artwork and see how manipulation of the practice can lead to unexpected but appealing results.