Lydia Burris was born in Columbus, IN. She attended Indiana University in from 1998 -2002 where she received a double major in Fine Art and “Illustration of Mythology”. Lydia moved to England from 2004-2005 to pursue and receive her Masters of Art, Fine Art from the Norwich School of Art and Design (now called the Norwich University of the Arts). Lydia then moved to Indianapolis where she has been engaged in the art community since 2007. She participates in multiple art events annually and teaches art classes at Ivy Tech Community College. In 2009, she was awarded the Stutz Studio Residency, and continued to have a space at the Stutz from 2010 till 2019 when she moved her art studio to the Circle City Industrial Building.
In 2019 alone, Lydia participated in 6 local art events or markets (such as the Monster Drawing Rally at the SunKing Brewery), 6 Indianapolis gallery shows including the Tiny Show at the 924 Gallery, 4 gallery shows outside of Indy (Bloomington, IN, Chicago, IL., Los Angeles, CA), 5 open studio events, and 3 pop culture conventions such as GenCon. She was also prompted to create a public art installation at the local venue “Healer”, and was invited to be the photographer for a special celebrity event in Detroit, MI.
In the past, Lydia has been involved in illustration for independent books, games, albums and movies, as well as movie prop fabrication. In 2013 she curated a contemorary fantastic art show called “Conjure” at the Stutz Gallery, and in August of 2015 and 2016, she organized a 4-day art market called “Bizarre Bazaar” at the Indianapolis Artsgarden.
Lydia is dedicated to the art process and experimentation. She also holds a vibrant passion for travel and exploration. In May and June of 2019, she took a 26-day solo adventure to California and New Mexico, for the purpose of art inspiration, reflection and contemplation. She partially funded this trip by offering creative rewards to her art patrons.
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An extensive list of Lydia’s schedule, shows, and accomplishments can be seen on her website at Lydiaburris.com.