Marne Lucas (she/they) is a Portland, Oregon based multidisciplinary artist and end of life doula (EOLD) whose practice spans photography, video, sculpture, and collaboration. Lucas places her work at the intersection of art, science and health, using conceptual overlaps: life’s energy, the body, mortality, and transformation. An infrared thermal video pioneer since 1995, Lucas uses heat-sensitive imaging technology in service to her artveillance practice to illuminate the magic and fragility of human life cycles. Founded in 2014, the ‘Bardo ∞ Project explores creativity as a form of spiritual care in collaborations with terminally ill artists and creatives nationwide to establish their legacy. Towards this, Lucas received training as an End of Life Doula, a role that supports the dying and their families.
Lucas exhibits worldwide at Plaxall Gallery (NYC), The Brand Library (Los Angeles), PICA (Oregon), Fremantle Arts Centre (Perth, AU), Space Plus (Lincoln, U.K), Peltz Gallery (London), and the Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona (Spain). Lucas presented her infrared thermal video work at “Synthetic Becoming,” Byrno, CR (2022), Taboo-Transgression-Technology in Art and Science (2020) and at ‘Transitional States: Hormones at the Crossroads of Art and Science’ (2018). Lucas received RACC (Oregon) project grants (2024, 2013, 2009, 2006), UMEZ Arts Engagement grants (2021, 2018) administered by the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, and participated in a 2016 Arts/Industry artist residency (Foundry, Pottery Divisions) at the Kohler Co. (Wisconsin).