Lizard Queen Concepts - Artistic Practice

I am Charissa Leitch, also known as the Lizard Queen. I'm the artist and creative director behind Lizard Queen Conceptuals. Through my artistic practice, I seamlessly integrate sustainability into my captivating mixed-media pieces, guided by some of my "Lizard Queen Concepts" that reflect my artistic statement of practice.

  1. Material Selection: My commitment to sustainability begins with the materials I choose. I repurpose forgotten fragments—discarded paper, fabric, and leftover supplies—breathing new life into them. By salvaging and upcycling, I reduce waste and minimize my environmental footprint.

  2. Eco-Conscious Practices: I meticulously source materials from thrift stores, vintage shops, and even friends’ cast-offs. Each piece I incorporate carries a history, a story waiting to be retold. This mindful approach reflects my dedication to sustainable principles.

  3. Imaginative Repurposing: My creations go beyond aesthetics—they become vessels for transformation. I ingeniously combine disparate elements, crafting intricate compositions that celebrate the beauty of repurposing. Old book pages, recycled wood, leftover paint, faded photographs, and torn maps all find new purpose in my art.

  4. Sensory Sensitivity: My heightened sensory awareness and hyperphantasia infuse my art with deeper meaning. Through my imaginative connection with colors, textures, and messages, I create concepts that resonate profoundly, inviting viewers to experience the stories woven into each piece.

  5. Message of Renewal: Through my work, I send a powerful message: what others discard, I elevate. My creations remind us that beauty exists in imperfection and that sustainability isn’t a sacrifice but a creative act. Each piece whispers, "See the potential. Reimagine."

  6. Lisa Simpson's Influence: Inspired by Lisa Simpson's psychedelic journey in season 4, episode 13 of The Simpsons, I embrace the chaos of shifted perspectives, inviting viewers to see the world differently. Sustainability becomes a lens through which we can appreciate the overlooked and reimagine the ordinary.

  7. Psychedelic Experience Without Substances: My work delves into the psychedelic realm without promoting the use of substances. I believe in the transformative power of psychedelics as tools, not toys, and I emphasize that shifted perspectives can be attained through various means beyond substance use. In my art, I explore the expansive and mind-altering qualities of the psychedelic experience, offering viewers an alternative journey into altered states of consciousness.

In summary, my pieces aren’t merely art—they’re a testament to the magic of sustainability and the alchemy of turning fragments into treasures.