About

Giraffe & Elephant

Art House

ART DEALER, CONSULTANT + CURATOR

Lissa is passionate about helping you discover new Artists + build a unique Art collection reflecting your personal aesthetic.

Lissa M. Kivisto - Founder

After earning her undergraduate degree from The University of Kansas, Lissa was honored to attend Sotheby's Institute of Art London—where she was certified in Art + Business and Contemporary Art. Spending time in London, immersed in Sotheby's curriculum, while also taking advantage of visiting Europe's vast art collections, is a time she credits for taking her passion + appreciation of all things creative to a new level.

ART HOUSE

Prior to the launch of Giraffe & Elephant, Lissa served as Owner + Director of Gallery KH in the River North Gallery District of Chicago. During this formative time in her career, Lissa had the pleasure of developing relationships with many renowned artists while extending her knowledge + expertise.

She previously served as Assistant Art Director of Mary Bell Galleries in Chicago, where she learned the ins + outs of running a gallery from a respected veteran, giving her the foundation + tools needed to build her own successful gallery.

ART HOUSE

Prior to the launch of Giraffe & Elephant, Lissa served as Owner + Director of Gallery KH in the River North Gallery District of Chicago. During this formative time in her career, Lissa had the pleasure of developing relationships with many renowned artists while extending her knowledge + expertise.

She previously served as Assistant Art Director of Mary Bell Galleries in Chicago, where she learned the ins + outs of running a gallery from a respected veteran, giving her the foundation + tools needed to build her own successful gallery.

ART HOUSE

Prior to the launch of Giraffe & Elephant, Lissa served as Owner + Director of Gallery KH in the River North Gallery District of Chicago. During this formative time in her career, Lissa had the pleasure of developing relationships with many renowned artists while extending her knowledge + expertise.

She previously served as Assistant Art Director of Mary Bell Galleries in Chicago, where she learned the ins + outs of running a gallery from a respected veteran, giving her the foundation + tools needed to build her own successful gallery.

ART HOUSE

As an Art Dealer, Lissa provides clients, brokers, private collectors & artists the opportunity to purchase, sell, and connect with artists from all over the world. By utilizing relationships, her unique eye for up & coming talent and overall understanding of the importance of each piece, its meaning for both the artist & client, Lissa uses her personal + professional style to ensure their personal art needs are met + exceeded.

For over 15 years, she has developed + maintained relationships with clients, designers and artists, and is thrilled to continue — Meet Giraffe & Elephant Art House.

Thank you for visiting!

Get To Know Our Artists

ART HOUSE

As an Art Dealer, Lissa provides clients, brokers, private collectors & artists the opportunity to purchase, sell, and connect with artists from all over the world. By utilizing relationships, her unique eye for up & coming talent and overall understanding of the importance of each piece, its meaning for both the artist & client, Lissa uses her personal + professional style to ensure their personal art needs are met + exceeded.

For over 15 years, she has developed + maintained relationships with clients, designers and artists, and is thrilled to continue — Meet Giraffe & Elephant Art House.

Thank you for visiting!

Get To Know Our Artists

ART HOUSE

As an Art Dealer, Lissa provides clients, brokers, private collectors & artists the opportunity to purchase, sell, and connect with artists from all over the world. By utilizing relationships, her unique eye for up & coming talent and overall understanding of the importance of each piece, its meaning for both the artist & client, Lissa uses her personal + professional style to ensure their personal art needs are met + exceeded.

For over 15 years, she has developed + maintained relationships with clients, designers and artists, and is thrilled to continue — Meet Giraffe & Elephant Art House.

Thank you for visiting!

Get To Know Our Artists