Biography

Emanuela Lucaci studio is nestled on the picturesque shores of Lake Geneva. Her recent work explores themes of movement and blur, delving into the complexities of the human condition and its boundless potential. Central to her artistic vision is the pursuit of the fantastic – the unexplored dimensions of human experience – which recurs as a leitmotif throughout her oeuvre.

Lucaci’s art frequently centers on the individual’s perception of reality, inviting viewers to reflect on their own inner landscapes. Her formal training began in her hometown of Oradea, Transylvania, where she specialized in painting at the School of Art. This classical foundation became the springboard for a dynamic, international career, with exhibitions and residencies across Switzerland, France, the United States, Finland, and Mexico.

Her international presence was established early with the 1999 solo exhibition Freedom at the Human Rights House in Geneva, inaugurated by Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland. In 2001, the Romanian Cultural Institute in New York invited her to exhibit Sky Genesis, expanding her reach to a wider global audience. Her innovative vision was recognized in 2004 when she received an award for her Big Bang Installation proposal. This achievement led to a prestigious commission: a 15 x 15 meter artwork for the ALICE experiment at CERN, where she was artist-in-residence from 2003 to 2008.

In 2006, Lucaci was commissioned by UNICEF New York to create a painting on the theme of maternity, underscoring her engagement with global humanitarian themes. Her interdisciplinary interests also extend to film – in 2012, she appeared as lead role in the short fictional film Unveiled, portraying the struggles of the creative process. In 2018, she co-hosted a conference on creativity at UNICEF’s Skill Sharing Forum in Amsterdam, further demonstrating her commitment to fostering creative dialogue.

Lucaci’s work draws inspiration from a wide range of disciplines, including philosophy, spirituality, psychoanalysis, and high-energy physics. Her evolving body of work aspires to construct an alternative, unifying narrative of the human experience – one that merges scientific inquiry with poetic insight to offer a deeply holistic and thought-provoking perspective.