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Born in Hollywood California in 1971, Liz mcgrath and family soon found themselves clashing terribly over the strict religious environment. At 12 they sent her to stay with relatives in Hawaii, and later a convent Singapore, her mothers native country, in hopes that she would find god, and perhaps take up the cross where they had left it .Though she resented being away from home, she could hardly pretend that being around the exotic landscapes, peoples and customs was a punishment. This environment coupled with influences by the religious iconography inspired what was to become her future style. On arrival back to the states, several odd art jobs, an almost certificate of fashion from Pasadena City College, a fanzine (Censor This) and a punk rock band later (Tongue), her career took shape, and led her to work as an art director for animated film and music video, which has not just influenced her current artistic endeavors but enhanced them as well. Liz McGrath's dioramas are static/traveling freak shows - displaying rotting, subhuman figures luxuriously dressed for your pleasure, perusal and contempt. McGrath has exhibited at Copro/Nason Gallery and La Luz de Jesus. Articles featuring her artwork have been published in Juxtapoz and Tear Magazine. |
