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Diki Luckerson’s academic pursuits led her through various disciplines, including media design, scenography, and film directing at institutions such as The Moholy-Nagy University of Applied Arts, the Accademia di Belle Arti in Sicily, and The University of Theater and Film Arts in Budapest. Her approach to filmmaking evolved towards prioritizing experiences and moods over traditional storytelling or messaging, drawing her into the realms of philosophy, particularly phenomenology, which she studied under James Dodd and Simon Critchley at The New School in New York City.
In recent years, her focus has shifted towards painting and the philosophy surrounding it. She keeps a painting journal to document her creative experiences. She rejects the notion of separating the personal, social, and political in artistic expression, viewing them as inherently intertwined. Rather than crafting work around predetermined messages, she is drawn to stripping meaning down to its essence and embracing the ambiguity and mystery of symbols.
She believes that art serves as a mediator between the visible and invisible realms, communicating indirectly through symbolism.
IG Diki Luckerson
photo by Júlia Standovár
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Academic studies
2021-2023 – The New School, New York City / MA School of Public Engagement
2021-2023 – The New School, New York City / MA Gender and sexuality studies
2015-2019 – University of Theater and Film Arts, Budapest / BA Television and Film Directing
2017 – Moholy-Nagy University of Arts and Design, Budapest / BA Media Design
2014-2015 – Academia di Belle Arti, Catania / BA Visual Design
Solo exhibitions
2024
– Diki Luckerson’s Lychee from a Poisonous Tree – Salon Karas | curator Evan Karas / New York City
Group exhibitions
2024
– If there is a common thread vol. IV – Photogether Gallery – Muto project / Zlin (upcoming)
– The Alchemy of Authenticity – UWS Manhattan Valley Pop-Up | curator Caitlin Therien / New York City
– Female Nouveau Surrealism – Land Mark Art Gallery Chelsea / New York City
– If there is a common thread vol. III – Studio 616 – Muto project | curator Dr. Renèe Gadsden / New York City
2023
– If there is a common thread vol. II – Ady 25 Gallery – Muto project / Budapest
– If there is a common thread vol. I – Seesahl Gallery – Muto project / Vienna
Presence in Art Fairs
2024
– Budapest Contemporary – TOBE Project / Budapest (upcoming)
