Danica Lundy

The Art of Extended Release

- By Sasha Bogojev

I can recall the first time I saw Danica Lundy’s work in person, marveling at how the layering, perspective and dimension of her visuals seemed to open before my eyes, how a gravelly surface or metallic shine took shape from her brush strokes, how color gradients transformed the flat canvas into threedimensional space. I also remembered meeting her a few days later at her Brooklyn studio and being charmed by her genuine, generous character, equally matched by a zestful energy that fully complemented such captivating work.

So, in order to avoid the awkward lag of video calls and exert some rebellion to 2020 protocols, we opted for a good ol’ penpal method of communication. Over the course of a few weeks, we wrote to each other, covering everything from cars, to art and sports analogies, to the experience of being a Canadian living in the USA.

Sasha Bogojev: How’s life been in the last 6 months since I last (and first), saw you?

Danica Lundy: Have you ever seen the movie Dark City? It might be kind of obvious from the title, but in that city, the sun never rises or sets, and for the most part, the characters are totally oblivious to it. Looking back, I have this weird feeling the last six months could’ve just been one long night.

As a Canadian in the US, how does your life journey look or feel like at this point in time?