Elizabeth Addison

Artist Statement

As an ecofeminist, the natural world energizes me, and it's where my scientific curiosity and environmental concerns intersect best, exploring topics from California’s native flora and waterways to social justice and environmental equity. My current hybrid print and dimensional collage series is inspired by The Smith River, California’s last wild river. My prints and dimensional mixed-media works integrate original digital imagery inspired by my nature wanderings, monotype, and other innovative printmaking techniques. I print on 100% cotton rag paper, then cut and construct. These works are intentionally mandala-like, embodying my personal experiences and my reverence for Earth’s rivers, streams, lakes, and freshwaters—the lifeblood upon which all existence depends.
Since 2019, I've immersed myself in socially and environmentally engaged curatorial work, serving as the exhibitions chair for the Northern California Women’s Caucus for Art and, more recently, co-founder of The International Roots Art Project, a global art initiative. These experiences have been thrilling and deeply satisfying—bringing together and engaging with communities, scholars, and creatives. Together, we amplify our voices, spark action with meaningful discussion, and draw inspiration from the present moment. Art has the power to do that.