Lisa Marie Esposito
Dr. Lisa Marie Esposito, a self-taught painter, works exclusively in acrylics and frequently on large scale canvases.
Aesthetically, she feels a strong affinity for the early Modernists and Abstract Expressionists of the early to
mid-twentieth century. Philosophically, her art work is also influenced by the thought of ancient Greek philosophers
such as Pythagoras and Plato as well as the Eastern traditions of Buddhism and Taoism.
Much of her work is wholly non-representational and employs dramatic contrasts of high intensity,
double-complementary colors and large sweeping color fields. Her compositions arise spontaneously from a
Dr. Lisa Marie Esposito, a self-taught painter, works exclusively in acrylics and frequently on large scale canvases.
Aesthetically, she feels a strong affinity for the early Modernists and Abstract Expressionists of the early to
mid-twentieth century. Philosophically, her art work is also influenced by the thought of ancient Greek philosophers
such as Pythagoras and Plato as well as the Eastern traditions of Buddhism and Taoism.
Much of her work is wholly non-representational and employs dramatic contrasts of high intensity,
double-complementary colors and large sweeping color fields. Her compositions arise spontaneously from a
Silent Traveler, 30 x 30, acrylic/canvas
Netherworld, 18 x 36, acrylic/canvas
Cosmic Dance, 40 x 30, acrylic
Awakening, 40 x 30, acrylic
Commitment, 48 x 24 ,
acrylic/canvas
acrylic/canvas
Impermanence, 40 x 30, acrylic
Music of the Spheres, 36 x 36, acrylic
harnessing of pure form, brilliant color, movement and energy. / She is an Associate Professor of Philosophy and Chair of the Department of
Philosophy and Religion at Drury University (Springfield, MO). She exhibits at the Hawthorn Gallery (Walnut Street, Springfield, MO).
Philosophy and Religion at Drury University (Springfield, MO). She exhibits at the Hawthorn Gallery (Walnut Street, Springfield, MO).
Star Gaze, 20 x 40, acrylic, multiple
Reconciliation, 24 x 48, acrylic/canvas
Hopeful, 30 x 44, acrylic/panel
The Way Home, 30 x 40,acrylic/canvas
Satori, 42 x 36,
acrylic/canvas/triptych
acrylic/canvas/triptych
Summer Rain,36 x 18,
acrylic/canvas
acrylic/canvas
Solitude, 36 x 18,
acrylic/canvas
acrylic/canvas
Life Span, 40 x 30, acrylic/canvas
Triumphant, acrylic/canvas, 24 x 48
Quiet Desperation, 40 x 30,
acrylic/canvas
acrylic/canvas
Equilibrium, 40 x 30, acrylic/canvas
