Lucca R. Colombelli
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Bio
Lucca is a Brasilian-American artist currently living and working in Chicago. Beginning with an interest in realism before becoming more heavily influenced by abstract expressionism and post-modern artists; he now seeks a balance. His current work reflects a symbiosis between form and abstract, focusing on surreal and humorous observations, often of disaster and in various degrees of subtlety. Beyond painting, he makes a living as an art instructor in early childhood education, as well as privately teaching, curating charity events, and doing art consulting for businesses and private homes. In 2020, Lucca founded Povos, an artist-owned and artist-run art gallery, fine art contracting service, and events company in Chicago. He also manages an art space at 2000 N Milwaukee Ave.
Teaching
I am now doing exclusively online critique, lessons, and tutoring Contact me for more information and scheduling.
Commissioned Work
I am currently taking commissioned jobs: This includes any sort of work. Commissions can be done with any media. I pride myself on reliability in service, and quality and originality in the carefully curated work that comes out of the commission. I work with time-tested and archival materials to make pieces that last. Commission references available upon request.
Curriculum Vitae
Education
2017- BFA Emphasis in studio (candidate) SAIC
(leave of absence)
Exhibitions
2019 Group show, Bucktown Variety Show, Private Venue, Chicago, IL
2019 Group show, Compost Casket, Elephant Ear Gallery, Chicago, IL
2019 Solo Show, Bar Portraits, Gallery Cabaret, Chicago, IL
2019 Two Person Exhibition, T.O.A.D Reborn, Caffe Umbria, Chicago IL
2018 Two Person exhibition, Blue Island Art Show, Silva/Stein, Chicago, IL
2017 Permanent Display, Untitled collection, Egrari Surgery center, Seattle, WA
Commissions
2020 Custom Abstract Painting, Oil on hemp, 64" x 38", Private, Chicago, IL
2020 Portrait of Ikenna, Oil on panel, 16” x 24", Private, Boulder, CO
2020 Parents double portrait, Oil on panel, 24” x 18", Private, Chicago, IL
2020 Samoyed Portrait for Marce, Oil on panel, 11” x 14”, Private, Guayaquil, EC
2020 Dog Portrait, Oil on cradled panel, 24” x 24” , Private, Chicago IL
2020 Tobacco Farm Memory, Oil on panel, 24” x 18” , Private, Chicago IL
2019 Sterling , Oil on panel, 11” x 14” , Private, Chicago IL
2019 Portrait of Elijah, Oil on panel, 24” oval, Private, Chicago IL
2019 Portrait of Ty, Oil on panel, 12”x 16” Private, Chicago IL
2019 In the Kitchen, Oil on panel, 24”x 18” Private, Los Angeles CA
2019 Portrait of Liz, Oil on panel, 12” x 16”, Private, Chicago IL
2019 Portrait of Joe, Oil on panel, 11” x 14”, Private, Chicago IL
2019 Portrait of Scott, Oil on Panel, 11” x 14”, Private, Chicago IL
2019 Woman Watches Man Reflect on Looking for God,Oil on linen, 112” x 56”, Private, Chicago IL
2019 Translucent Chicago Cityscape, Oil on Canvas, 72” x 30”, Private, Chicago IL
2019 Honeymoon portrait, Oil on Linen, 24” x 36”, Private, Chicago IL
2019 Modern House Objects (9 paintings), acrylic and oil, Varying sizes, Private, Seattle WA
2017 Song of First Lights, acrylic and oil on canvas 72”x 36”, Private, Chicago IL
2016, 2017 Untitled Public Collection (20 Paintings) Mixed media, Egrari NIC, Seattle WA
Teaching Experience
2019-Present After school Atelierista, SIEF, Chicago IL
2018-Present Private Art Teacher, Lucca Rader art and Design Chicago IL
2017 After school Volunteer Art teacher, Northgate Elementary, Seattle WA
Curatorial Credits
2019 Curator and Producer, Bucktown Variety Show, private venue, Chicago IL
2019 Curator, Bar Portraits, Gallery Cabaret, Chicago, IL
2019 Curator, T.O.A.D Reborn, Caffe Umbria, Chicago IL
2019 Curator Nathalie Gribinski Solo Show, Palette and Chisel, Chicago, IL
2018 Co-Curator, Blue Island Art Show, Silva/Stein, Chicago, IL