Interview
Lucky
Lucky is a muralist in fine art and design. He is currently based in New York City. He enjoys traveling. He has done work across NYC and the US as well as internationally. His background comes from graffiti and street art with ties to illustration and design. He studied at SVA and dropped out early. He learned most of what he knows from trial and error in the streets, mentors, his friends and other artists. His work comes from “luck, magic and curiosity.” He finds “beauty in the unseen” and he wants to inspire peace. He paints pre meditated large scale murals for the public to enjoy.
What is your background and how did you start your journey in the art world?
“Currently based in New York City, I’m probably better known as Lucky. I enjoy being able to travel. I’ve done work across NYC and the US as well as internationally, doing street-art which started in NYC and San Francisco. I was in the Florida state fair for my art when I was in kindergarten for painting and always pretty creative and drawing a lot. I was writing graffiti with a crew out in Harlem and Brooklyn for a little, where I learned to use a spray paint can. Shout out to the AWP Always with Paint Crew! After moving to California San Francisco, I really started to see I could make a living doing my art work and started to do a lot more art on the street. I was going to a lot of music venues and Galleries. 1am SF, Zero Friends. Cotton Candy Machine. I was putting up a rabbit with a spray paint can which meant a revolution for creatives as well as a lot of other characters. I started traveling a lot. I just painted a wall in the Lower East side New York for a client and collector. I also had a show in South Hampton. I use mixed media and a slew of illustrations to create my designs.”
What does your work aim to say? Does it comment on any current social or political issues?
“My work comes from “luck, magic and curiosity” and finding “beauty in the unseen” to inspire. As well as a message for a creative revolution more peace and prosperity.”
Do you plan your work in advance, or is it improvisation?
“My work is very pre-meditated and planned out but once I get going after the idea is well thought out other elements may start to be brought into life.”
Are there any art world trends you are following?
“I would say yes, I keep up with a lot of different elements, whether it’s music I’m inspired by, graffiti and animations. I’m working more digitally and would like to drop or work on clothing again. I’m also working on an artist sculpture of my character that I plan to drop. Maybe get into some type of physical sculptures. And just see where things take me.”
What process, materials and techniques do you use to create your artwork?
“I use everything, there’s so many outlets these days for creativity it’s hard to just be doing one thing. You have to be good at a lot of mediums, almost like your own director on top of just your art and business. I use acrylics charcoal pencils, water color, pens, markers, spray paints, dremmels clay for making toys. Digitally different apps. Screen printing. It depends what I’m working on at the time and what makes sense for the project to make my life easier. If it’s possible I try to “Work smarter not harder.””
“Art means so much to me; I don’t know where I would be without having an outlet I enjoy and can give back to my community.”
What does your art mean to you?
“Art means so much to me; I don’t know where I would be without having an outlet I enjoy and can give back to my community. I’ve worked with a lot of great people and love to be able to continue to do so and stay open to new ideas. “Luck is when preparation meets opportunity.””
What’s your favorite artwork and why?
“A favorite art work, I couldn’t say they all have so many interpretations and meanings. I’m a big fan of some contemporary art, I would say i enjoy the cleverness of Banksy how he goes about putting up his pieces. It would be easier for me to tell you a favorite band but there’s so much good music out there.”
Instagram: @aluckyrabbit
