Lucas Biagini (b. 1996) is an emerging artist based in Toronto. He received his BFA from OCAD University in 2018. Biagini works primarily with oil paint, often using his own homemade, dense mixtures. Known for his tactile, abstract paintings, he rarely uses brushes—instead, he molds, slices, and builds the surface into relief-like forms. His process-driven approach results in layered, physical compositions. He has exhibited nationally and internationally, with work held in private collections across the globe.
His current focus is the Tillage series—paintings made by drying leftover oil paint, spreading it, cutting into it, and building it up again. The process began as a way to conserve material but evolved into a deeper investigation of surface, movement, and form. Each piece follows the same physical structure, yet the outcomes vary—sometimes suggesting landscapes, skin, or tectonic shifts.
Biagini has recently been working more deliberately with line, colour, and structure—cutting in multiple directions, scumbling over textures, and experimenting with technique. He draws inspiration from movements such as Orphism and is interested in how material manipulation can drive visual complexity without relying on traditional image-making. His goal is to challenge habits, remain responsive to the process, and develop new ways of painting.