Marne Lucas

Marne Lucas (she/her/they) is a queer multidisciplinary artist and end of life doula based in Portland, Oregon whose practice spans photography, video, sculpture and collaboration. Lucas works at the intersection of art, feminism, and health, using conceptual overlaps: life’s energy, intimacy, the body, mortality and transformation. A self-taught artist, Marne’s investigations are informed by the events and emotions of the community around her, and inspired by the Dharma Art and Social Practice movements, social activism, and the End of Life Doula and palliative care movements; framed by a personal mythology on the meaning of creativity. Lucas has collaborated with artists, choreographers, dancers, musicians, art directors, activist groups, sex workers, health care and LGBTQIA non profits, and the public at large.

The Bardo ∞ Project (2014 to present) explores the arts as a form of spiritual care in collaborations with terminally ill artists and creatives nationwide to establish their legacy. Towards this endeavor she received end of life doula training under Henry Fersko Weiss/INELDA, a role that supports the dying and their families. She currently serves the Portland Metro area as a private practice doula. Caregiving, better end...

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