Lia is an artist who integrates science and nature into her work, drawing from scientific materials and historical influences. She has collaborated with scientists and architects, including Nobel Laureate Kip Thorne. Her work has been exhibited internationally and is part of collections like the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. Halloran has received numerous awards, including an Art Works Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. She is represented by Luis De Jesus Los Angeles and chairs the Art Department at Chapman University, where she teaches painting and courses on art and science.