Lisa Lockman

Lisa Lockman is a Professor of Art and Chair of the Art Department at Nebraska Wesleyan University (NWU), Lincoln, Nebraska. She has been at NWU since 1990, teaching courses in Ceramics, Metalsmithing, Intro to Creative Tech, and Non-Western Art History. Her research explores ancestral lineages, integrating technology like 3D printing, CNC, and laser cutting into ceramic art. Notable projects include the 'Misplaced' series (inspired by family history) and the 'Generational Ceramic Murals' series (Agatha, Elisabetha, Rosina).

Education: M.F.A. in Ceramics (Indiana State University, 1988) and B.A. in Jewelry Design & Metalsmithing (Indiana University, 1985). Additional training includes residencies in China (1998), South Korea (1996), and technical workshops in architectural ceramics, bronze casting, and enamel techniques.

• Awards: Artistic Achievement in Visual Art (2021), multiple Peterson Endowed Chairs, and Ameritas Fellowships.
• Presentations: Keynote at NCECA 2022 ('Mid-life Tech: Transitions in Teaching'), talks at University of Northern Colorado (2023), Spring Hill College (2018), and others.
• Exhibitions: Solo shows at Mariani Gallery (2024), Octagon Center (2023), LUX Center (2018–2021), and international venues in South Korea and China.

Future projects include a mural based on 3D-printed vessel slices (829 layers) and continued exploration of ancestry through ceramic decal techniques and laser-cutting.