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In the world of outdoor art, there are just a few artist that really catch your eye. From her simplicity to her minimalistic approach, New Zealand artist Lisa Turley has caught mine. Turley’s beautiful works are constructed of brushed stainless steel and promise to enhance any garden, patio, or contemporary setting.

OFN:  Who is your favorite artist of all time and why?

Hmm, that’s a hard one.  Although not at artist as such, I love work by Frank Lloyd Wright, the architect.  His work is quite phenomenal and way before his time.  I love the way he used natural elements in Fallingwater and yet his lines are clean and functional.  I really like architectural, building and interior design.

OFN:  When you are working on a piece, where does your inspiration usually come from?

I love words, nature and simplicity.  Living in New Zealand, by the beach, it is easy to be inspired by nature.

OFN:  Why do you choose to work in stainless steel rather than a traditional medium?

I think stainless is a fantastic medium to work with.  I love the way it reflects light, great for a garden area so the greenery is reflected and the art becomes part of the garden, enhancing it, rather than standing out.  Stainless is classic, timeless, low maintenance.  When I started LisaSarah, I was looking for art for our new outdoor area and couldn’t find anything I liked.  I tried a number of different materials before finding stainless.  I wanted something of quality that wouldn’t corrode easily.  It also looks great indoors.

OFN:  The “Dragonfly” is a stunning piece, are you planning on working on more triptych’s in the future?

Many thanks.  Yes, I love triptychs and square pieces.  Anything that is slightly different or interesting. I am working on squares in sets and playing around with some other shapes too.

OFN: You have a certain degree of simplicity in your work, is there a reason behind this or is that just what happens in your art?

I am a minimalist, to a certain degree.  I don’t like clutter and think that as stainless steel is such a “clean” and simple material, it is part of the art, not just the design itself.  My latest pieces have become a little busier however, still maintain the simplicity.

OFN:  Do you have a personal favorite piece of art? (Yours)

I really love the peacock feather and my latest piece, “A blade of grass”, which is now on my wall!

OFN:  Last question…how are your shows/exhibitions going?

Just finished a solo exhibition and am now working on a smaller retail range as I have had a lot of interest from retailers who don’t have the room wall space.  I want to keep the original line exclusive though and continue to add pieces that will have smaller editions.

I want to thank Lisa Turley for letting the world know a little more about her fascinating gift. You can view her art at www.lisasarah.com.

Credits:  The picture at the top features art by Lisa Sarah.