Liza Isakov is an artist and art educator based in Winkler, MB, Canada. Isakov is an emerging artist creating works on paper, her practice draws inspiration from everyday objects and observations. Collecting items, imagery, and memories to create an image that reflects her sensitive mark making.
Isakov’s practice begins with documenting simple moments from everyday life, later simplified into basic shapes and colours. She explores and responds to the relationship between colours, shapes and sensitive lines, mostly based on abstract forms and observational subject matters.
Liza’s work has been exhibited around Winnipeg and Montreal, both in solo and group, and covered by various magazines. In 2020, she graduated from Concordia University, Majoring in Studio Arts.
Selected Group Exhibitions
2024 Kabbalat Shalmon, Rimon Art Collective, Pembina Hills Arts Council, Morden, MB
2022 Petit Magasin x Hut K, Winnipeg, MB
2020 Collect, Cut, Composite, PxP Contemporary Gallery
2020 Sweet and Fruity, Bref MTL, Montreal, QC
2020 Verge of Vision, Ladies Drawing Club
2019 - 2020 50 x 500 Collection, PxP Contemporary Gallery
2019 Expo Pop Up Art Cible May, Atelier Galerie 2112, Montreal, QC
2019 The Re-Appropriation of Space, Umlaut Art MTL, Montreal, QC
2019 Expo Pop Up Art Cible March, Atelier Galerie 2112, Montreal, QC
2019 Expo Pop Up Art Cible February, Atelier Galerie 2112, Montreal, QC
2019 Anything Whatever, Platform Centre, Winnipeg, MB
2018 Annual Curated Student Show, Ace Art Inc, Winnipeg, MB
2018 The May 25th Show, Forth Cafe, Winnipeg, MB
2018 End of Year Show, School of Art Student Gallery, Winnipeg, MB
2018 School of Art Student Show, The Edge Gallery, Winnipeg, MB
2018 Yellow Street, School of Art, Winnipeg, MB
2018 Over the Top Art Auction, The Edge Gallery x The Urban Centre, Winnipeg, MB
2017 Show + Create, The Edge Gallery, Winnipeg. MB
2017 Inaugural Show, School of Art Student Gallery, Winnipeg, MB
2017 SOFA Student Association Exhibition, The Edge Gallery, Winnipeg, MB
2017 Yellow Street, School of Art, Winnipeg, MB
2016 RAW Artists: VERVE, District Stop, Winnipeg, MB
2016 Living Together, Gallery of Student Art, Winnipeg, MB
2016 Freedom Through Art, 441 Main, Winnipeg, MB
Solo Exhibitions
2023 Reconnection, The Public, Steinbach, MB
2019 Observations, Bistro Pavillon, Montreal, QC
2019 Observations, The Tiny Gallery, Winnipeg, MB
2019 Snack Time, Cafè Archibald & Alistair, Montreal, QC
2019 Observation and Green Spaces, Cafè Leaves, Montreal, QC
2018 Paper Trails, Tara Davis Studio and Boutique, Winnipeg, MB
2018 Early Spring (Wishful Thinking), Degrees Gallery, Winnipeg, MB
2018 Paper Trails, Gallery of Student Art, Winnipeg, MB
2016 Things You Told Me, Gallery of Student Art, Winnipeg, MB
Art Fairs and Markets
2020 Third + Bird Market August, Winnipeg, MB
2019 Artist Market Pop Up, 2112 Atelier Galerie, Montreal, QC
2019 Puces Pop, L’Eglise Saint-Denis, Montreal, QC
2019 Brunch & Artisanat au Pavillion, Bistro Pavillion, Montreal, QC
2019 The Diving Bell Social Club Arts Market, Montreal, QC
2018 Puces Pop Christmas Market, L’Eglise Saint-Denis, Montreal QC
2018 Alleyway Market x Lucky Girl Pop Up July, Winnipeg, MB
2018 Alleyway Market x Lucky Girl Pop Up June, Winnipeg, MB
Curatorial Projects
2020 The Unicorn Factory
2019 Festival du Nouveau Cinéma: Spotlight on Concordia Fine Arts Students, Montreal, QC
2019 Artist Market Pop Up, 2112 Atelier Galerie, Montreal, QC
2018 The May 25th Show, Forth Cafe, Winnipeg, MB
2018 Yellow Street, School of Art, Winnipeg, MB
2017 Yellow Street, School of Art, Winnipeg, MB
Education
2020 Concordia University, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Montreal, QC
2018 University of Manitoba, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Winnipeg, MB
Residencies
2022 Fish Factory Creative Centre, Stöðvarfjörður, Iceland
Employment
2021 School of Art, University of Manitoba, Student Advising Assistant, Winnipeg, MB
2020 CanU Canada, Lead Creative, Winnipeg, MB
2019 City of Cote Saint Luc - Summer Camp, Art Teacher, Montreal, QC
2018 Yellow Korner Gallery, Consultant, Montreal, QC
2018 School of Art Gallery, University of Manitoba, Gallery Assistant, Winnipeg, MB
2017 School of Art Gallery, University of Manitoba, Gallery Assistant, Winnipeg, MB.
Volunteer Work
2018 CanU Explore Art, Program Coordinator, Winnipeg, MB
2018 Yellow Street, Curator, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB
2017 Yellow Street, Curator, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB
2016 Art City, Studio Instructor, Winnipeg, MB
Press and Interviews
2020 Basic Shapes and Colors of Everyday Life - Candyfloss Magazine
2020 Delicate Cut Paper - Create! Magazine
2020 Ladies Drawing Club - Issue #5 - Verge of Vision
2020 Community - “Simple Vessels #1”, She’s Got Wonder
2019 “Spotlight on Liza Isakov”, The Concordian
Stockists
2021 Bref MTL x Liza Isakov, Montreal, QC, Canada
2020 Le Livart, Montreal, QC, Canada
2020 Bref MTL, Montreal, QC, Canada
2020 Society6
2020 Mrkt Gallery, Toronto, ON, Canada
2019 Ex-Voto, Montreal, QC, Canada