Statement
My paintings and visual constructions reveal the multi-layered ways personal memory, collective experience, and cultural history take on material forms. In my art, I consciously work to create a sense of an intimate archive that reaches across time by integrating found objects, distressing elements and aging materials in order to reveal how corrosion, rust and wear accumulate on bodies and surfaces over time.
Bio
Julia LaChica is a Queer Japanese/Filipino multidisciplinary visual artist, designer and educator based in Oakland, CA. She holds a BFA in Industrial Design from the California College of the Arts, where she developed her skills in designing furniture, lighting, and decorative accessories. In 2020, Julia embraced a transformative opportunity that redirected her focus toward fine arts. Her practice encompasses painting, printmaking, collage, and assemblage art, exploring themes of identity, culture, and the intersectionality of Queer experiences. Through her work, Julia aims to provoke thought, evoke emotion, and inspire dialogue within her community and beyond. Julia is also deeply passionate about education and empowerment, regularly teaching printmaking classes and workshops to empower individuals to explore their own visual language and express themselves creatively. Through her teaching and artistic practice, Julia strives to foster a supportive and inclusive community where everyone’s voices are heard and valued.
