At the heart of Liz’s artwork in her show,  Atlas: Western Anthology, is the simple, exhilarating thrill of the hunt. The endless and captivating search for abandoned objects; pulling over unexpectedly, digging objects out of vines, walking roadsides, and exploring overlooked spaces. Each found object becomes an unconventional souvenir tied to place, memory, and landscape. Following a self-imposed rule, Liz chooses only one object per location, echoing a childhood ritual of selecting a single souvenir per day on family road trips. Marked by histories of use, wear, and weathering, these collected items—ranging from bent metal fragments to plastic forms—form the core of the exhibition.

In the studio, Liz  transforms these collected objects through slow, repetitive weaving. She binds, wraps, and adorns each piece with cord and fiber using color palettes inspired by the official flowers of the states where the objects were found. This subtle system anchors each artwork to its geographic origin. Her weaving becomes an act of care, elevating discarded materials into visually rich contemporary abstractions. The contrast between rigid industrial remnants and soft fibers produces a striking hybrid aesthetic. Liz  hopes viewers will rediscover beauty in familiar materials and reconsider the narratives embedded within everyday objects.

If you would like to purchase one or more of Liz’s paintings, please contact the gallery at info@kolmanreebgallery or 612-385-4239.