About

Born and raised in Italy and now based in Dallas, Texas, Lucia Lattanzio—artistically known as Lattalu—is a multidisciplinary artist whose work explores themes of resilience, transformation, and hope. A life-altering experience led her to embrace art as a path to healing, self-discovery, and expression. This journey culminated in The Messenger, a monumental 54-square-foot portrait of Archangel Michael, crafted with over 25 million hand-placed dots. Inspired by the things that make life meaningful and worth fighting for, the work depicts an angel descending to Earth with a powerful message: to love, to cherish, and to never take for granted the blessings we’re given.

Lucia’s practice blends fluid acrylics, shimmering pigments, and reflective materials to create highly tactile compositions on wood panels. Her Silver Lining Collection builds on this vision, using color-shifting powders, organic cell patterns, and clear epoxy resin to explore the balance between light and darkness. Through these works, she invites viewers to pause, reflect, and rediscover beauty—even in life’s most difficult moments.

Lucia’s work has been exhibited in Dallas at 500x Gallery and Deep Ellum Art Co., and internationally in juried exhibitions such as the Biafarin 4th Annual Awards and Gallerium’s Scenic 2024. Her art has been featured in Artistonish Contemporary Art Magazine and The Book of Arts: Aesthetics. She has also collaborated with the Dallas Mavericks Foundation, designing custom pieces for their Annual Ball charity auctions.

Inspired by life’s complexities, Lucia continues to experiment with new materials and visual storytelling techniques, always seeking to push boundaries and create meaningful emotional connections. Above all, she hopes her work invites others to find their own silver lining—even in life’s hardest moments.