Lisa Strazza
Lisa Strazza
abstract expressionist and representational painter
A classically trained artist and a skilled trades person who’s career spans through many genres of work. Strazza was traditionally schooled in the arts, however she’s a strong believer in the hands on tradition of the mentor/apprentice relationship. “I have had the opportunity for extensive study under an Italian Maestro, an American Craftsman and a Polish Master artist… for this there is no classroom substitute”.
Lisa Strazza painting with original Narducci painting behind her
Strazza’s expertise spans from the professional trade of gold leafing and carving to the her colorful works in oil. She has taught academic art courses for the Morris County Art Association and PACE in Parsippany New Jersey. She is an associate member of the AIC (The American Institute for Conservation of Historic & Artistic Works). Her recent work consists of the highly skilled conservation and restoration of murals, frescos and classical paintings. She has restored artwork throughout several churches on the east coast from Washington, DC to as close as Saint Joseph’s in Florida, NY.
Lisa showing her “Cedar Bar” painting.
Strazza converted from traditional artwork to abstract expressionism when she painted with Italian/ American master artist Pietro Antonio Narducci. Narducci was a founding member of the abstract expressionist movement of the 1950’s and he recognized Strazza’s skillful hand. From the start of this breakthrough Strazza achieved recognition for her abstract work winning an award in the SOHO International Art Competition in 1989. Today Strazza continues to be an avant-garde artist with concepts that combine the tradition of impressionism with abstract expressionism.
