Lucas Joel Macauley May- August 2021

First Floor Studio Hallway

“We live, where no one cares to look.”

Artist Statement

Lucas Joel Macauley is a Canadian Artist who primarily works with acrylic paint, spray cans, ink, and paint marker. Lucas lives in beautiful Kelowna, British Columbia, a place that has provided endless inspiration for his work. Lucas draws inspiration, not from the mountains, lakes, or any of the beautiful surroundings he lives in, but rather, his inspiration leads him to depict images of the people and backdrops of the city that are usually overlooked: people with addictions, mental health issues, and who are experiencing homelessness. Back alleys, dumpsters, shelters, and hospitals provide a look into a world that is generally written off as the “Problem with Society”, a problem that seems to have no solution. Lucas hopes to share his life experience and show the beauty and commonalities that all people share, that make us more alike than different.

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