Jules Lucero is a printmaker residing in Missoula, Montana. Lucero graduated from the University of Montana in 2020 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts with an emphasis in Painting and Drawing and a Minor in Art History and Criticism. After graduating Lucero worked on an OpenAIR residency in Philipsburg, Montana, where she continued to practice traditional printmaking techniques, during her time she began drawing her inspiration from the rich history of Montana, and printmaking.

 

Lucero's work centers around the mediums of relief printing and textile work, utilizing fabric, paper, linoleum and wood as her primary materials. Her process involves a deliberate approach, as each piece is carefully crafted through a combination of traditional and contemporary techniques. By utilizing the versatile medium of printmaking, she creates multi-layered visual narratives that convey a sense of depth and tactility. Through her work she brings to life intricate images of creatures that inhabit her surroundings. Lucero's prints depict the diverse life cycles of these creatures, highlighting the delicate balance of existence.