Lisa Chandler has worked as a graphic designer, gallery director and curator, journalist and practising artist. She has coordinated and taught courses in art, design and visual communication at the University of the Sunshine Coast, and in commercial and community contexts. She was foundation director of the University Gallery, establishing an extensive exhibition program and curating exhibitions. She has written numerous exhibition catalogue essays and her articles have appeared in publications such as Artlink, Australian Art Review, and Imprint.