Lucy Du

Lucy Du was born in China and now resides in Canada. Influenced by the fusion of diverse cultures, her artwork carries a unique traditional Chinese style. Her creations are on silk using Chinese mineral and plant pigments. Silk's craftsmanship and soft features are one of her chosen mediums for expressing feminine, nuanced, and delicate emotions. Despite their cheerful tone, Lucy's artworks resonate with deeper existential themes, exploring concepts like love and familial devotion. When presented collectively, they create an exhibition environment imbued with a sense of sentimental longing, offering viewers an emotionally rich and immersive experience. Her creations are intertwined with time, memory, and emotion, depicting objectivity through the lens of feeling rather than a direct portrayal of reality, all while maintaining a playful serenity. Her recent piece, "Hot Fountain," featured in the "BLOOMING INK FLOWERS" exhibition for the 80s and 90s in Shenzhen, China, showcases her ongoing exploration and contribution to the art world. As a simultaneous film and theatre scene designer, Lucy has significantly contributed to elevating the recognition and value of Chinese female artistry in art cinema. Notably, she served as the production designer for independent films, such as "The Breaking Ice," directed by Anthony Chen, which was selected by The Hollywood Reporter as one of the best films of the Cannes Film Festival in 2023. This dual role explains the narrative depth present in her artwork.