Lydia Burris

Deep Forest

Multi-media installation

“‘Deep Forest’ is an installation I was invited to make at Healer, an alternative art and music venue in Indianapolis, IN. ‘Deep Forest’ is a dreamy escape into an alternate dimension. It is a fully immersive visual experience. The band Bizarre Noir also filmed part of a music video in this space.”

— Lydia Burris

About the artist

Lydia Burris

Lydia Burris grew up in a creative household in rural Indiana. She climbed trees, pretended she was a mermaid, and drew CONSTANTLY. As a child, she was strongly influenced by movies and books that created new worlds and strange realms full of interesting characters. She explored the use of her imagination through fine art, photography, theater, and writing.
In her undergraduate studies at Indiana University, she combined art with the study of mythology and folklore through an independent major program. After that she traveled to England for a year and received her Masters of Fine Art in 2005. Lydia temporarily settled in Indianapolis, Indiana, participating in art events, showing in galleries, and vending at conventions throughout the midwest. In 2013 she curated a fantasy art show in downtown Indianapolis called "Conjure." In 2015 and 2016, she organized and ran a 4 day art fair event called "Bizarre Bazaar: An Alternative Art Extravaganza" at the Indianapolis Arts Garden. Lydia currently teaches studio arts part time at Ivy Tech and opens her art studio at the Circle City Industrial Building (downtown Indianapolis) for special monthly art walks.