Born in Rabaul, Papua New Guinea, Lisa is a descendent of the Tolai / Gunantuna people. She is a contemporary artist living in Narrm (Melbourne). Through her practice she prioritises indigenous knowledge and matrilineal systems to subvert colonial and Western histories contained within ethnographic and archival material. The representation of the black female body and the politics of hair are ongoing themes that allow her to explore, combine and disrupt the confines of photographic and textile practices. Lisa was a co-founder of the Pacifc Women’s Weaving Circle and the Contemporary Pacifc Arts Festival (2013-2015) held at Footscray Community Arts Centre. She is currently an Experience Developer at Museums Victoria.