Julia Lusser

Julia Lusser (b. 1994, Lienz, Austria) is a visual and sculptural artist who has been based in Graz for over ten years.She is a member of Schaumbad – Freies Atelierhaus Graz, where she also maintains her studio. Her artistic practice explores everyday themes and aesthetics—those often overlooked or taken for granted—through a variety of materials and forms.

Her work aims to address these topics on an emotional level, creating spaces of resonance where people can see themselves and feel acknowledged. By engaging sensitively and deliberately with the ordinary, Lusser seeks to open moments of connection and recognition for the viewer.

Residency dates:  1. 10. – 30.11.2025

RESIDENCY PROJECT
Julia intends to develop a project that examines the tension between consumption, social norms, and individual responsibility. The focus lies on a critical exploration of excessive consumption—particularly in relation to alcohol—and its impact on both society and individual behavior.

She is especially interested in how cultural practices, historical contexts, and societal perceptions shape our understanding of intoxication and consumption. Prague offers a particularly rich foundation for this exploration, as the city combines a long-standing tradition with current social issues, making it an ideal setting for this investigation.

The project will be rooted in sculpture but may also include installation and multimedia elements. Over the course of the residency, Lusser plans to further develop the concept, deepening it through exchange with other artists, and allowing the final artistic expressions to emerge through dialogue with the location and the people of Prague. The resulting work will evolve naturally from the experiences and insights gained during the residency.

EDUCATION
In addition to her long-standing profession as a hairdresser—a craft she pursued with passion for nearly fifteen years—Lusser also worked as a makeup artist at the Graz Opera. These experiences sharpened her sense of form, material, and aesthetic perception, while deepening her interest in the expressive possibilities of the human body and surface.

Driven by a long-standing desire for deeper artistic expression, she decided to study sculpture at the Ortweinschule in Graz. The technical skills and conceptual tools she acquired there enabled her to translate personal ideas and emotions into three-dimensional form. Since graduating, Lusser has exhibited her work in several shows in both Styria and Hamburg, steadily establishing herself within the contemporary art scene.

EXHIBITIONS

2025    Art Brunch, Graz, Austria — Art conversation with Max Gansberger

2025    Oberdeck Schaumbad, Graz, Austria — Solo exhibition 

2025    Dream Export, MOM-Art Space, Hamburg, Germany — Group exhibition

2024    Resilience, Kürbis-Wies, Graz, Austria — Group exhibition

2024    Ernte Festival Art Exhibition, Graz, Austria — Group exhibition

2024    Bullauge, Graz, Austria — Solo exhibition 

2024    Hands Up, Roots, Graz, Austria — Group exhibition 

All information is accurate as of 01 October, 2025