September 26, 2025
Dr. Lisa M. Williamson is a writer and artist in Memphis, TN. She received her MFA in painting from the Memphis College of Art and her PhD in aesthetic theory from the Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts.
Williamson’s practice begins with observations of psychological time-keeping, and responds with immediacy to the urgency of the contemporary moment. Upon returning from the Arctic Circle Residency, her work shifted to focus on the collective anger and grief she experienced while studying the climate crisis.
As a Professor of Practice at the University of Memphis, Williamson teaches both undergrad and grad students. She is also a co-founder of Shapeshifter Art School and Gallery, scheduled to begin hosting art classes in January 2026.
