Art and Activism: Liesel Arden's Impact Through Portraits

An artist may be a dreamer, but a dreamer isn't necessarily an artist. The difference is action, especially in art and activism, where creativity meets purpose to drive change, highlighting the powerful connection between art and social change.

Artist/dreamer Liesel Arden recently completed a project she dubbed Signify Thirty, wherein she painted 30 artist portraits of inspiring folks in 30 days, all to raise awareness and funds for people living with Motor Neuron Disease. This remarkable example of art activism saw the portraits auctioned off in September 2015 with all proceeds to benefit Motor Neurone Disease NSW. This art for a cause showcases the power of painting portraits to promote motor neuron disease awareness and inspire art and social change through art for charity.

We caught up with Liesel to learn more about her inspiring fusion of art activism, art for charity, and art and social change.