Lucy Grainge is an artist with a unique approach to art, creating pieces that are not only visually captivating but also deeply personal and community-centric. Her work is a testament to the power of art as a tool for self-expression, connection, and empowerment. With a background in dyslexia and ADHD, Grainge's art is a reflection of her own experiences and a way to connect with others who share similar struggles. Her work is characterized by bold, saturated screenprints and risograph output, with a generous palette and intuitive use of color. Grainge's art is not confined to traditional galleries; it is embedded in communities, responsive to place, and accessible to everyone. Her projects include Wiggle Wonderland CIC, a touring pavilion designed in collaboration with architectural designer Beau McCarthy, which has been installed in various locations, bringing art to public spaces and engaging local artists and communities. One of her notable commissions is for the Wellcome Collection, where she created illustrations accompanying an editorial on dyslexia misconceptions. This commission allowed her to explore and depict the challenges and unique perspectives of dyslexia, resulting in warm and graphic artwork that is difficult to look away from. Another standout project is "I can hear cruncheey leevs," an installation made with local primary school children and her sister, Zoe Grainge. The children's artwork was collated onto fabric draped around a den-like structure, with their handwriting embroidered directly onto the cloth. Grainge's current projects include two permanent public art commissions: a co-design project with young people in Bexhill for a train station mural and a housing development in Croydon. These ceramic-tiled murals are a testament to her commitment to creating artwork that is embedded in place, responsive to the people who live and work there, and representative of her as an artist. Grainge's work is a powerful example of how art can be a catalyst for personal growth, community engagement, and social change. Her unique approach to art, combined with her background in dyslexia and ADHD, allows her to create pieces that are not only visually stunning but also deeply meaningful and relatable. As an artist working within public space, Grainge is well aware of the impact her work can have on the community and the importance of creating artwork that is accessible and representative of the people it serves.
