Lise’s love for photography and visual art began in high school, choosing photography as an option, serving as the official concert photographer, and excelling in her HSC Visual Arts elective. Despite a business-focused career path, she pursued a Visual Arts Bachelor, earned a Certificate IV in Photography, and engaged in impactful activism with an artist collective. Lise’s dedication to storytelling, emotions, and advocating for social and environmental causes persists. Each photo is a message, unraveling identity crises and communicating the experiences of oppressed groups. In 2024, Lise is taking up the challenge of creating one photograph daily, pushing the boundaries of her artistic exploration.
Resume
Experience
Co-Creator and Leading Photographer
ARTivism program (November 2023 – present)
- Organising workshops and events aimed at communicating social and environmental issues visually, providing a platform for everyone to express themselves creatively and advocate for change through art
- Responsible for planning and guiding the photography project
- Coordinating other artists, facilitators, and exhibitions
Freelance Creative (photography and social media content)
Lisebyherself (formerly Ecofriendlise) (September 2017 – Present)
- Implement lighting, set design, and model posing for indoor and outdoor shoots
- Capture and edit images ensuring high quality and color correction
- Set up camera equipment efficiently
Freelance Creative (videography and social media content)
Le Reve Australien YouTube Channel (September 2018 – December 2020)
- Developed video scripts and creative concepts
- Shot and post-produced videos using Adobe Premiere
Vice President
Strasbourg Business School Art Society (2010-2011)
- Managed photography and visual art groups
- Organised talent events and exhibitions
EDUCATION & TRAININGS
- Bachelor of Visual Arts (BA – Y 1-2) – University Paris-Sorbonne
- Undergraduate Certificate in Applied Design – University of Tasmania
- Certificate IV in Photography and Digital Imaging – TAFE NSW
- Statement of Attainment in Building Creative Digital Images – TAFE NSW
- Beginners and intermediate photography, editing and videography training – LinkedIn learning
- Painting with Light workshop – Peter Solness
- HSC Visual Art Elective – Francois 1er High School
- Artist retreat – CandleBark
EXHIBITIONS & PRACTICE
- One Photo a Day Challenge – 2024 (@liseartjourney on Instagram)
- Phone Booth Exhibition in Bondi 2023 – The Catctus in Autumn
- Nadeena Dixon’s Boobook Owl Project 2021 (107 Projects)
- Strasbourg Business School Drama Festival 2010 – This is my story
- Annual Student Concert, Francois 1er High School 2005
ACTIVISM & VOLUNTEERING
- Engaged in various social and volunteer activities that inform and contribute to my artistic practice.
- Intersectional environmental activist, I’ve received training to support disadvantaged groups and advocated for animal rights, women’s rights, and LGBTIA+ rights. Actively engaged in the fight against gender-based violence and climate change with the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence, Extinction Rebellion, and Transition Bondi.
- Volunteered in museum and art events since 2010, including Manchester Contemporary Art Gallery, Art Month, and Qtopia.