"Inspirations from the Natural World": Works by Lisa Madson at Bernardsville Library

Bernardsville Public Library is pleased to present "Inspirations from the Natural World," works by Lisa Madson on exhibit in the Library's Community Room during the month of March. The artist's reception will be on Sunday, March 5 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm; the show will be on view March 1-27, 2017.

An artist from an early age, Lisa Madson learned drawing from her mother while her father taught her geology. The works in this show use a combination of drawing, mapping, printing and painting that reflects these early influences. “We are often mesmerized by the beauty of the world around us,” she says, “And these works utilize patterns and colors inspired by the natural world.” The process used in some of these works chemically transfers found patterns to the paper using a dye and carbon process. The papers are steamed over a mixture of carbon black, vinegar, iron and sometimes copper. Each mix imparts a different color print based on the strength of the mix and the tannins in the leaves. Others are direct printing transfers.

A resident of Whitehouse Station, Ms. Madson is a graduate of Montclair State University. She has been teaching art for 15 years in both public and private schools, grades pre-K through eight. She also directs workshops and enrichment programs. She has shown work in juried shows at the Monmouth Museum, the Noyes Museum, PCNJ, the Somerville Library, Ringwood Manor Art Association, Artsbridge Art Association, the Saint Catherine of Bologna Patron of the Arts Association and others.

This exhibition will be on view in the library’s Community Room during regular library hours unless a meeting is in progress. Ms. Madson will also be participating in the Library’s NJ Makers Day events on Saturday, March 25. For further information, please call the library at 908-766-0118.