lucien v. sebastian

biography

Lucien V. Sebastian is a trans-disciplinary artist born and raised on Tewa Land in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His artistic practice explores the physical and metaphysical, informed by his experiences of the world as a queer man. Lucien questions the reliability of the visual world, poised through photography as a means to capture, and then question, what is seen. Often times his practice will then shift from the first step of lens-based media to then expand into sculptural, 3D objects or installations, meant to encourage engagement, conversation, and wonder, hoping to overcome superficial boundaries between people and to unite in the exploration of identity. He has exhibited work in both group and solo exhibitions throughout New Mexico, including but not limited to Strata Gallery, The Mothership, and John Sommers Gallery, as well as online publications such as Marias at Sampaguitas, The Racket, GUTS, and more. He is the author of numerous zines and short memoirs. Lucien graduated from the University of New Mexico with a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts summa cum laude and with honors summa cum laude in 2023. He was asked to be the student speaker at the UNM Fine Arts Convocation, as well as placing as one of five Covington-Rhode Finalists. Today, Lucien lives and works in O'ga P'oegeh, also known as Santa Fe, New Mexico.