Artist of the Month August – Lucinda Penn
In August, we had the pleasure of welcoming Australian artist Lucinda Penn, also known as LCND, as our Artist of the Month at Teufelsberg. On the first floor of our gallery, she created an impressive mural that captivates not only through its visual appeal but also through its unique collaborative process: the artwork was developed in a creative partnership with 20 people.
Symbols and Stories
Lucinda Penn, who holds a Bachelor’s degree in Design from the University of South Australia, is known for combining art and design to express human experiences and emotions through symbolic objects and contrasting colours. “My work is about deconstructing life into symbols and using these symbols to tell stories,” she explains. Her pieces are filled with energy, positivity, and symbolic depth. This dynamism is reflected in her mural titled “Eyes Opened” at Teufelsberg.
For Lucinda, this project was more than just another wall painting; it was the realization of a long-held dream. The mural reflects her own journey to Berlin, which began about 5.5 years ago and changed her life profoundly. She arrived in the city as a traveller and immediately fell in love with the creative energy that permeates everywhere: “In early 2019, I discovered so much creativity and opportunities at every corner. I fell in love with the city, and it changed the course of my life.” This experience was so transformative that she abandoned her original studies in business to pursue design and eventually dedicated herself to mural painting. Berlin opened her eyes to new possibilities and ignited her desire to work as an artist. With the mural at Teufelsberg, a significant dream of hers came true.
“Eyes Opened” reflects Lucinda’s journey and personal experiences. The mural features symbols such as a road, stairs leading upward, and doors opening – elements that symbolize the path she has taken over the years. She infused her love of travel and art into the piece, incorporating references to Australia, New Zealand, and Tasmania.
Connection Through Art and Creativity
Lucinda loves to connect communities through her art. One example of this is her LCND Mural Painting Workshops, where she invites people to actively participate in the creation of her works. At Teufelsberg, the involvement of 20 individuals fostered a genuine community around the mural. For Lucinda, this is not just a form of artistic expression; it is also a way to share joy and happiness.
In addition to large-scale murals, Lucinda also engages in digital illustration and advocates for material recycling. She repurposes old canvases and leftover paint from her projects to create new works. Her art is not only found in Australia but also internationally – featured at Adelaide Airport and with various large companies such as Walker Corporation and Two Hands Wines.
Lucinda has experienced impressive artistic growth in recent years. In 2023, she won the Resene Total Colour Product Award in Auckland, New Zealand, and two of her projects were finalists at the Australian Graphic Design Awards.
With her mural at Teufelsberg, Lucinda is realizing yet another dream. Her goal is to spread her art worldwide and inspire communities through creativity. We are proud to be a part of her journey—come by and experience the mural for yourself!