ISEA

International Society of Experimental Artists 

EXPERIMENTAL = CONCEPT, ATTITUDE, TECHNIQUES + MATERIALS!

Since 1991, ISEA has been promoting the creation and awareness of Experimental Art!  We are a group of contemporary experimental artists known for our pretigiuos annual art exhibits -- held both in the US and internationally.   We produce a print Catalogue of our exhibit and we host an annual Art Symposium where artists attend workshops, demonstrations and presentations by leading artists and instructors in experimental art.

In 1991 Maxine Masterfield and Grace Hegeman founded ISEA. Maxine Masterfield is a nationally known artist, teacher and author.   We take our mission from her message - "The International Society of Experimental Artists has given us the opportunity to explore our creative powers. It is a society where members can come together and share ideas; where each of us can grow and change. As experimental artists, we must be willing to take risks. We should trust that what we have to express in our work is our life experience, as well as our own vision. It is this that makes our society so special." -- Maxine Masterfield 1999

"Artists working in an experimental manner need a society where they can share ideas and techniques - both old and new and encourage the development of new talents and skills. There is a need to connect, encourage, inform and promote artists who create art by experimentation and exploration. We need new ways to make statements through our art and provide a forum to exhibit our work." -- Maxine Masterfield 2010 

Our logo is a Nautilus Shell. It symbolizes growth, persistance, beauty and grace.   Each year we select a new Nautilus for our "Gracie" award and our logo.