Lori Fuller

Artist Statement

My artwork conveys the ecstatic experience I have when I pause and open my eyes to the nature that exists around us. I find great inspiration in the everyday display of the natural world; the textures of the rocks, moving water, the sun shining through the trees, the mysterious shadows that linger on the ground and an unforeseen color palette. For me, the process of creating begins on-site where I react to the environment around me, where I observe and collect information, where I absorb the complex beauty of the natural world. My artistic journey is an accumulation of experiences: visual, emotional, and mental. As an artist, I aspire to capture the essence of the natural world.

Bio / Description

Lori Fuller is an artist and educator whose artworks are inspired by the natural landscape and offer a detailed look at the textures, rhythms, and unique color palette found in our environment. Lori received her undergraduate degree in Art Education at Quincy University before spending five years teaching both elementary and middle school students, as well as community-based arts classes. She obtained her master’s degree at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she is currently pursuing her doctorate in Art Education. She is passionate about teaching art to underserved populations and has designed programs for learners with disabilities, elders, and people with memory-loss. As a multi-year recipient of Urbana Arts Grants, Lori has served on local arts juries and volunteers her passion for arts education for people with disabilities and aging populations. Lori exhibits her artwork in galleries and art fairs throughout the Midwest.