In Conversation With Luciano CianMeet our new LUMAS artist and gain insight behind their new releases.
MEET OUR NEW ARTIST .LUCIANO CIAN
This month, we're excited to feature an exclusive interview with new LUMAS artist Luciano Cian, whose work explores identity, borders, and belonging through female representations.
Inspired by his nomadic childhood in Brazil and his family's migration from the tri-border region of Brazil, Paraguay, and Bolivia, Cian highlights cultural diversity and collective ancestry. His art blends Latin American elements with contemporary design, fostering dialogue across influences, including African heritage from the transatlantic slave trade. Cian’s figures convey empowerment and strength, showcasing a simple yet striking colour palette and rich textures.
If you have any questions about the artist and their work or any of our other new releases, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Could you tell us about yourself and journey as an artist so far? What inspired you to start creating art?
LC: Like every child, I loved to draw. I have always been very shy so drawing has always been my companion. I believe I continued to draw because I was very encouraged by my mother. My inspiration begun in my teenage yxears when I received a box of oil paints from an aunt who painted and taught classes. Even though I never took classes with her, the development came with time. Visual arts is a craft that takes a lifetime to learn. The challenge of doing what doesn't exist has always inspired me.
rag doll woman
Can you briefly walk us through your creative process? How do you go from initial concept to final artwork?
LC: I am a person who is very attentive to behaviour and surroundings. I tend to have a particularly dedicated eye for architecture. Although my work explores the human form a lot, there are many influences from architecture, such as the colours and vibrant light that shines in my city, Rio de Janeiro. I also do a lot of research before starting a drawing or painting. There is no magic formula, I sit down and make several sketches. A lot of dedication work goes into each work.
How do you select the colours and elements in your work? Is there a particular emotion or concept you aim to convey through your colour choices?
LC: Colour is one of the main pillars of my work. I like contrasts and vibrant colours. I believe this is most relative to the fact of living in Brazil.
Regarding colour choices, it's a game of combinations. In general, I'm not "afraid" of colours, I try to push the limits of pigments and tones as much as possible to create something vibrant, something that captures the vision.
blue hair woman
Your new LUMAS releases focus on female figures. Could you share a little bit more about them?
LC: These three works that I've created exclusively for LUMAS are in a way, a summary of a good part of my art practice. They mix the female figure with abstract, modern and minimalistic elements. It is an attempt to establish a connection between the human form and the non-human form.
line tissue woman
What do you hope audiences can take away from viewing your art?
LC: I hope to give the public a breather, an escape from reality. Even if this happens in a brief moment.
If you could pick three words that you think best represent your work, what would they be?
