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The color schemes in a lot of the I always wonder about those early
paintings have to do with the vibe of moments that establish a person’s pursuit
the person. If someone is an intense of aspirations later. Lucien described the
individual (consider Al Pacino’s “culture shock” of the very different
character in Scarface), I usually use neighborhoods of his formative years. “I
fiery colors. If someone is super laid grew up in Chicago, some of my early
back, it’s cool.” When I asked him years were spent in Oak Park. I remember
what sets of colors he likes to work making pottery in an art class. My father,
Lucien with, he grinned, “All of them. I like to he’s a well-known tattoo artist here in
Lucien
keep it
Chicago, Bobby Sox. He’s been my hero.
gritty; I like to keep it street. I like the I’ve always been drawing, and showing him
TrapArt little imperfections in my pieces. my drawings, gassin’ up my art. I started
TrapArt
drawing graffiti when I was like, ten.” I
I purposely overspray, and inquired if there’s a time Lucien
underspray, because those remembers making the conscious choice
BY: BEN E ZANDER imperfections are what gives it that to form art professionally.
PHOTOS: BEN E ZANDER
human touch, that character. I want
that paintly look, like a human hand “I don’t think it was ever a decision I made.
touched it.” As you’ll appreciate I’m literally obsessed. I wake up every day,
through our conversation, there’s I think about what I’m going to paint, I go
something remarkable about the to sleep thinking about what art I’m going
imperfections human hands create, to make. I guess it comes naturally. I’ve
almost like they’re meant to be. always seen art as a career, not just as a
hobby, like most of society sees it. I sold
my first piece of art at fourteen years old.”

Lucien likes to paint at live performances
where the atmosphere and soundtrack
influence his mood creatively. “I like drum
and bass music. I like Liquid (Stranger) a
lot, I like that real dark, wubby hit. I love
dubstep music, more so live. I love the vibe
you get at a show, just the energy.” Along
with this topic came illumination on how
he appreciates people’s reactions and
support. “That’s my favorite part.

Seeing people’s reactions, people love it!
I’m putting on a show, man—even a
compliment on my art is meaningful.”
Beyond art, Lucien sees how the story of
his life can impact others. We conversed
about community,
and how actions have impacts that
reverberate. “If I could open up one young
kid’s eyes who might be teetering,
themselves, into diving into some street
life, I hope vicariously they can learn from
some of the mistakes I’ve made. Getting
told that you’ve inspired somebody and
what they are creating, then seeing it in
real time, that’s dope.”