Fold & Tear Collage

Born In Rio De Janeiro I am currently based In East London. As a self-taught artist, I consider myself a self-styled outsider, with a sensibility honed as my own. My art is created to confront the inherent absurdity of my own existence and to overcome it; to find meaning where none otherwise exists. My art is an act of rebellion, courage and strength; because one must constantly struggle to not succumb to nihilism or despair. Every work is composed of three elements: my personal life background, urban elements, and subconscious. I realize my work is rather wilfully destructive and angry, as a means of expressing these emotions as well as lighter ones such as romance, frivolity and humour. My art is to a degree messy, unfinished, and filled with beautiful imperfections – just like life itself. My work employs hands-on methods and a variety of mediums, from acrylic painting, photography, collage, needlework and sculpture. Inspired by artists like Dash Snow and Astrid Klein, I take found imagery, revolving around appropriation and de-contextualisation. My name is Lucrecia Goellner – a barenaked soul looking for a fix through art. You can call me Lulu.