Lisa Anderson

Dr Lisa Anderson is an Australian multimedia artist whose practice spans more than four decades, exploring the intersection of landscape, mythology and environmental change. Her work delves into the stories embedded within landscapes, examining themes of climate change, migration and the unseen forces that shape both natural and built environments.

Anderson’s multidisciplinary practice encompasses video, sculpture and immersive installation. Her works engage with places experiencing geopolitical shifts, changing weather patterns and mass migration, inviting audiences to consider the complex relationships between people, place and the environment. Drawing on folklore, superstition and cultural histories from around the world, her projects and international residencies reflect a deep interest in the stewardship and future of the planet.

Throughout her career, Anderson has received numerous accolades, including the NSW Women and the Arts Award and the Rupert Bunny Fellowship. Her practice has also been supported by the Australia Council for the Arts. Recent projects include a 2024 Artist-in-Residence at Abbotsford Convent, presented as part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival.

Anderson has exhibited widely, including at & Gallery in Sorrento and through a range of pop-up projects. Her work is held in collections including Artbank, Ipswich City Gallery and the University of Tasmania. She is an Honorary Professor at Federation University Australia and a former Fellow of the Australian Museum and the University of Technology Sydney.