February 13, 2025 • 32 mins
Episode Overview
In this inspiring episode of Let's Talk: Passion & Purpose, host Nicole Thomas interviews Monique Luck, a renowned artist and muralist whose soulful and textured works tell stories that resonate deeply with the human experience.
Monique's unique collage technique brings vibrant figures to life, incorporating fragments of found paper to create visual poetry on canvas. She explains how her art reflects the emotions and choices we face in life, saying,💬 "As I assemble a collage, I often wish I could rearrange pieces of my life as I do pieces of colored paper."Monique has exhibited her work in prestigious galleries and museums across the U.S., including:
🏛 The African American Museum of Dallas
🏛 The August Wilson Center in Pittsburgh
🏛 The Heinz History Center Museum
🏛 The Harvey B. Gantt Center & Levine Museum of the New South
🏛 The Kunst am Spreeknie at Novilla in Berlin, Germany
Her community-focused murals and public art installations have been featured in the PBS Documentary "It's the Neighborhoods" and can be seen throughout North Carolina, including:🎨 Druid Hills, Charlotte
🎨 Frontier Research Triangle Park, Durham
🎨 Cone Health Heart & Vascular Center, Greensboro
🎨 City of Asheville's Celebrating African Americans Through Public Art Project
What You'll Learn in This Episode
✅ How Monique Luck uses collage techniques to tell meaningful stories
✅ The role of public art in community empowerment
✅ How emotions and personal experiences shape artistic expression
✅ The challenges and triumphs of being a full-time artist and muralist
✅ Insights into Monique's latest installations and projectsNotable Quotes from Monique Luck
💬 "The emotion in my work comes directly from the emotions I experience in life.
"💬 "Public art isn't just about beautification—it's about storytelling, history, and creating a space for connection."Connect with Monique Luck
🌐 Website: Monique Luck Art
📸 Instagram: @moniqueluckart
🎨 Exhibitions & Murals: Featured in galleries, museums, and public spaces nationwide
Don't Miss This Episode!
🔥 If you love art, storytelling, and the power of creativity, this episode is a must-listen! Monique's journey will inspire you to embrace your passion and life's purpose.
🎧 Available on all major podcast platforms!
📲 Follow & Subscribe for more impactful conversations!
#LetsTalkPassionAndPurpose #NicoleThomas #MoniqueLuck #AwardWinningArtist #PublicArt #Murals #CreativeStorytelling #CommunityArt #WomenInArt #PassionAndPurpose
In this inspiring episode of Let's Talk: Passion & Purpose, host Nicole Thomas interviews Monique Luck, a renowned artist and muralist whose soulful and textured works tell stories that resonate deeply with the human experience.
Monique's unique collage technique brings vibrant figures to life, incorporating fragments of found paper to create visual poetry on canvas. She explains how her art reflects the emotions and choices we face in life, saying,💬 "As I assemble a collage, I often wish I could rearrange pieces of my life as I do pieces of colored paper."Monique has exhibited her work in prestigious galleries and museums across the U.S., including:
🏛 The African American Museum of Dallas
🏛 The August Wilson Center in Pittsburgh
🏛 The Heinz History Center Museum
🏛 The Harvey B. Gantt Center & Levine Museum of the New South
🏛 The Kunst am Spreeknie at Novilla in Berlin, Germany
Her community-focused murals and public art installations have been featured in the PBS Documentary "It's the Neighborhoods" and can be seen throughout North Carolina, including:🎨 Druid Hills, Charlotte
🎨 Frontier Research Triangle Park, Durham
🎨 Cone Health Heart & Vascular Center, Greensboro
🎨 City of Asheville's Celebrating African Americans Through Public Art Project
What You'll Learn in This Episode
✅ How Monique Luck uses collage techniques to tell meaningful stories
✅ The role of public art in community empowerment
✅ How emotions and personal experiences shape artistic expression
✅ The challenges and triumphs of being a full-time artist and muralist
✅ Insights into Monique's latest installations and projectsNotable Quotes from Monique Luck
💬 "The emotion in my work comes directly from the emotions I experience in life.
"💬 "Public art isn't just about beautification—it's about storytelling, history, and creating a space for connection."Connect with Monique Luck
🌐 Website: Monique Luck Art
📸 Instagram: @moniqueluckart
🎨 Exhibitions & Murals: Featured in galleries, museums, and public spaces nationwide
Don't Miss This Episode!
🔥 If you love art, storytelling, and the power of creativity, this episode is a must-listen! Monique's journey will inspire you to embrace your passion and life's purpose.
🎧 Available on all major podcast platforms!
📲 Follow & Subscribe for more impactful conversations!
#LetsTalkPassionAndPurpose #NicoleThomas #MoniqueLuck #AwardWinningArtist #PublicArt #Murals #CreativeStorytelling #CommunityArt #WomenInArt #PassionAndPurpose
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