From the expletive rich conversation between lovers to glamour girls daring the viewer to make their day, the statements that Anne Persson Lucenius’ makes with her paintings are even bolder than her use of color. Employing a dynamic, pop art style, her work is an intriguing exploration of gender roles, relationship and other social issues. Lucenius’ fascination with films from the 1940s and 1950s is manifested in her vibrant illustrations of glamorous leading ladies and the men in their lives. Using speech balloons to facilitate commentary, her subjects make comical, poignant and even coarse statements to incite dialog on social roles and dynamics.

Anne Persson Lucenius has studied graphic design, illustration and fine art. She currently resides in Sweden and was honored by the Association of Finnish Artists with the Artist of the Year award in 2007. Her work has been exhibited throughout Sweden and she is a member of the Swedish Artist Society.