Lucy Walsh American, b. 1998

Lucy Walsh was born in Chicago in 1998. Most inspired by popular culture, her influences span television, fashion, music, fast food, and horror tropes. Particularly drawn to slasher films, she mentions It, Nightmare on Elm Street, and Friday the 13th as favorites. Walsh usually works quickly from memory and imagination, but will also sometimes incorporate elements from reference imagery. Accentuated by meandering lines that form organic shapes and vibrant, whimsical patterns, her paintings and drawings waver between abstraction and representational. Walsh often works in sketchbooks, preferring the portable format, with each representing distinct series of drawings. She also spends time writing fictional mystery/horror stories, citing Stephen King as an inspiration.

“I use pencils for drawing. These pencils I’m obsessed with – Ticonderoga. I’m literally obsessed.”

“I love Pop Art! Andy Warhol is my favorite.”