Born in 1960 in Sacramento, CA, Liz Larner has carved a distinguished path in contemporary art, residing and working in Los Angeles. A graduate of the California Institute of the Arts, she received her BFA in 1985, propelling her into a prolific career marked by innovation in sculptural forms and materials. Larner's sculptures are celebrated for their dynamic interplay between form and space, often reflecting a profound engagement with both natural processes and the possibilities of modern materials. Her work is deeply informed by a commitment to exploring the environmental and personal impacts of the sculptural medium. Throughout her career, Larner has held numerous solo exhibitions across prominent venues worldwide, including the Regen Projects in Los Angeles, the Kunsthalle Zurich, and the SculptureCenter in New York. Her work is part of esteemed collections such as the Whitney Museum of American Art and The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles. Larner’s influence extends beyond her sculptures, as seen in her thoughtful contributions to various group exhibitions and her recognition in the art world, highlighted by awards like the Guggenheim Fellowship and the Nancy Graves Grant for Visual Artists.
