Mixed Media Fine Art

Through her vibrant designs, Lisbet Axell takes viewers on an exploration of societal contradictions. Her works examine the interplay of social expectations, familial relationships, and environmental factors as an expression of the world around her.

Current Exhibition

Essence: The Characteristics that define us

Athenaeum Gallery | July 3 - August 10, 2025

Old Town Alexandria, Virginia | 201 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

Rosa Stays Strong. A portrait of Rosa Parks.
Patterns of Collapse No. 1
A woman with a serious expression, dressed in a vibrant, patterned green and yellow outfit with a matching hat, standing in front of a colorful abstract background featuring large pink circles and yellow textured space.
A painted portrait of a woman with curly dark hair, light brown skin, and freckles, set against a background of red and beige horizontal stripes resembling an American flag.
A commissioned painting of Marth Steward, with shoulder-length blonde hair, wearing a white top and a green apron with a red flower on the pocket, set against a background of pastel-colored flowers. The artwork is displayed on a floral patterned wall
A painting of a Octavia Bulter with short curly hair, wearing a white shirt made of clipped book pages, sitting on a black chair with a red and white background.
A woman dressed in a bear costume creating a peace sign with her hand, surrounded by colorful painted flowers and a vibrant blue sky background.
A colorful painting of a woman with long dark hair, wearing a red and black patterned top, standing next to a green figure with red eyes on a white wall.
Painting of a woman with black hair, wearing a patchwork blazer and skirt, holding a black and white striped bag, standing against a bright orange background with white horizontal lines.
A colorful abstract painting of a blue candlestick with pink circles on a green striped background, hanging on a wall with blue and white patterned tiles, with copper kitchenware on a rack below.
Painting of Alex Cooper with long blond hair, wearing a white blazer, sitting on a purple chair, with her hand on her face. She is holding a pair of black scissors in her other hand. The background has pink and beige vertical lines.
Colorful abstract embroidery wall art hung on white wooden wall next to window with a wooden frame, electrical outlet, and part of a white appliance at the bottom.
A portrait of Judith Resnick inspired by NASA colors of orange and blue
An abstract painting of a woman’s torso, wrapped with colorful ribbons, in front of a coral background.
Decorative abstract painting with a spiral design hangs on a white wall above a beige textured armchair with a gray knitted blanket, next to a small round side table holding a white ceramic vase, in a modern living room with wooden flooring.
A cozy reading nook with an open window showing a scenic view of trees and mountains, a wooden chair with a yellow cushion, a white vase with flowers, and a framed textile wall hanging.
Painting of a person with light pink skin, brown hair, and brown eyes wearing a yellow hat with the word 'VOTE' written on it.
Abstract artwork featuring pink background with vertical streaks, blue spiral shapes, green leaf patterns, and yellow and pink accents.
Fine Art Print of Octavia Butler

Limited edition Giclée prints using archival pigment inks. All prints come rolled in a tube with a certificate of authenticity.

Contact us.

Whether you have a question about a piece, a custom project in mind, or just want to say hello, I'd love to hear from you.

lisbet@lisbetaxellstudio.com
Alexandria, VA