In addition to being a singer-songwriter, Lys is a multi-disciplinary artist. Work is gradually being added to this page. Thanks for looking.
“Changing Room”
Handspun and commercial wool yarn, metallic fiber, ribbon, thread, metal knitting needles.
Approximately 23”x18”
© 2024 Lys Guillorn
Exhibited in “Look Book,” March - May, 2024, The Institute Library, New Haven, CT. Curated by Martha Willette Lewis and Maxim Schmidt.
“Tidal Marsh At Sunset”
Botanical watercolor and varnish on pine cradle board
Indigo, marigold lake, goldenrod lake, Punctelia rudecta orsallia purple, eggshell white. Farmed and foraged by the artist.
8”x8”
© 2023 Lys Guillorn
Exhibited in “Oasis,” The Institute Library, Curated by Martha Willette Lewis and Maxim Schmidt.
“Bloody Mustang”
Photograph
30”x20”
@ 2021
Exhibited at “Inside Job,” Oct - Dec. 2023, Still River Editions, Danbury, CT.
The ‘72 Mustang I bloodied during a gig in December of 2021 at Best Video in Hamden, CT. Blood’s still there.
"Spero"
Photograph
30"x20"
© 2017 Lys Guillorn
Exhibited in "Arrow Points to My Room," Jan.-Mar. 2017, Still River Editions, Danbury, CT.
"The Owl's Muse"
Photograph
30"x20"
© 2016 Lys Guillorn
Exhibited in "Arrow Points to My Room," Jan.-Mar. 2017, Still River Editions, Danbury, CT; "Meeting Past" Sept.-Oct. 2016 curated by Bibiana Huang Matheis at the Akin Free Library in Pawling, NY; "Conversations in Blue" April 2016, curated by Violet Harlow, Lotta Studio, New Haven.
"Change, 2015"
Photograph
30"x20"
© 2015 Lys Guillorn
Exhibited in "Arrow Points to My Room," Jan.-Mar. 2017, Still River Editions, Danbury, CT;"Meeting Past" 2015 curated by Bibiana Huang Matheis at the Akin Free Library in Pawling, NY.
"The Owl's Mouse"
Mixed-media assemblage with mouse jaw, velvet, antique silver frame
Approx. 2 1/2" x 3 1/2"
© 2016 Lys Guillorn
Exhibited in "Meeting Past" 2016 curated by Bibiana Huang Matheis at the Akin Free Library in Pawling, NY; "Conversations in Blue" April 2016, curated by Violet Harlow, Lotta Studio, New Haven.
"Shimmyland II"
Photo encaustic on wooden cradle board
8"x8"
© 2015 Lys Guillorn
Exhibited in "100!" 2017 curated by Bibiana Huang Matheis at the Howland Cultural Center, Beacon, NY. Sold.
"MERKIN #1 (SORRY NOT SORRY)"
Mixed-media assemblage with crocheted hand-spun yarn, felt, millinery flowers, Easter grass, metallic cord, ornaments on a plaster armature.
14"x6"x3" (approx.)
© 2017 Lys Guillorn
Exhibited in Nasty Women New Haven, March 2017 at the Institute Library, New Haven, CT.
"Turn the Page"
Sound installation containing an original song performed and recorded by the artist as part of "Missing Links" exhibition, curated by Catherine Vanaria and based on a found photo album. Institute Library, Oct.-Nov. 2014, New Haven, CT.
Listen to "Turn the Page"
© 2014 Lys Guillorn
"Factory Girls"
Projection installation using lingerie from the Warner Factory in Bridgeport, contemporary photographs of the site, vintage advertising and ephemera
© 2012 Lys Guillorn
Exhibited in LAMP New Haven, October 2012; Bridgeport Art Trail, November 2012.
"HAT CITY MILLINERY SPECTACULAR"
Mixed-media assemblage, 38C strapless bra, vintage millinery flowers, pink velvet, ribbon, vintage hat box.
Made for ArtBra-New Haven Auction and Fashion Show, 2011
© 2011 Lys Guillorn
Inspired by the Danbury Museum's hat collection, this bra featured 1940s and 50s vintage millinery embellishments on the front, and pink velvet on the inside. It was modeled on the runway and auctioned live to benefit the Smilow Cancer Center at Yale New Haven Hospital.
"Break up the Family"
Sound installation in 1950s telephone, CD player, fabricated steel enclosure. Original song "Break up the Family" performed and recorded by the artist.
Exhibited in "Prosopography" group exhibition curated by Anne Thompson, Artspace, Hartford, CT, May 2006.
© 2006 Lys Guillorn