Art by Lucia is the work of Lucia Laubscher, an Auckland artist based at 14 Sailfish Drive, West Harbour, best known for large-scale murals. Her murals use bold colour, pattern and native flora and fauna to reflect the identity of a place. She works with councils, organisations and communities on designs that reflect local stories, and uses high-quality exterior paints so the murals are durable outdoors. She also paints on canvas in acrylic, oil and mixed media, makes digital art and photography, and offers customised gifts, merchandise and kiwiana. Anyone with a wall, space or project in mind can get in touch through the website, and Lucia will help explore what is possible.
Lucia moved to New Zealand from South Africa with her family in 2017. Her first mural, for her daughters' school library, led to a run of commissions. In 2020 Auckland Transport chose her digital artwork for its railway safety campaign, "Heads Up, Ears Out, Trains About", and a train now carries the design. She is trusted by organisations across New Zealand and has been featured in Aotearoa Magazine. Our pick in West Harbour for a mural that belongs to the place it sits in.