Fine Artist & Activist.
The Archive of Lucy Durand Sikes
(1937-2017)
To view Lucy’s lifeworks is to experience the way in which she approached the world, with curiosity and wonder. Her paintings and charcoal drawings are the embodiment of this curiosity and a glimpse into the way she dissected and honored the natural world around her.
“I am a realist and I suppose my art could be described as impressionist. I paint out in the fields and woods. Sitting on the ground with my paints spread out around me, I let myself become a conduit for the beauty in front of me. I am always conscious of the underlying structure, which is defined by light: the mass of the hills and the volume of the trees. Clouds, although ephemeral, have every bit as much substance as the mountains and valleys. ”
The Charcoal Collection.
As we continue to honor Lucy’s legacy we hope to see her life’s work enter new spaces. This collection of Archival Prints was carefully curated to showcase some of Lucy’s most beloved charcoal drawings.
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Our goal is to preserve and share Lucy's body of work, moving it into new spaces and galleries.
Galleries, curators, and exhibition organizers who are interested in Lucy Sikes’ artwork and wish to explore the possibility of showcasing it, we welcome your inquiries. We're excited to collaborate and discuss potential exhibition opportunities.