“I’m drawn to ordinary objects — plastic toys, sequins, ribbons, and other materials often dismissed as cheap, decorative, or disposable. Through patient observation and deliberate brushwork, I elevate these overlooked items into subjects worthy of being deeply known.

I approach each object the way I might approach meeting someone new, with curiosity, attention, and the quiet thrill of discovering its quirks. As the paintings unfold, the objects begin to behave less like things and more like individuals, each with its own personality. They lean toward one another, cast their colors across a neighbor’s surface, and speak in the shared language of light.

At its heart, my work is an invitation to slow down, look closely, and witness the subtle bonds that can form between even the most unassuming of companions.”

Lily grew up in Fairfield County, CT and is delighted to have found her way back to the area in 2017. Lily teaches art full-time at a local high school, and she finds that working with students in the classroom is constantly informing her own art practice. In 2022-23 she had the privilege of being a Resident Artist at The Norwalk Art Space, where she taught free classes to middle school and high school students, while building her own studio practice.

Lily is currently completing her Master’s in Studio Practice with Teacher’s College at Columbia University and will graduate in Fall 2025.