Lucy Orta facts for kids

Lucy Orta (born in 1966 in Sutton Coldfield, England) is an English artist. She creates amazing visual art. She lives and works in both London and Paris. Lucy started her art career in 1991. Before that, she studied fashion design.

What is Lucy Orta's Art About?

Lucy Orta's art often explores how our bodies connect with buildings and spaces. She looks at big ideas. These include how we communicate and who we are. Her sculptures are very unique.

Her Famous Artworks

Lucy Orta has created many important art pieces. Here are some of her most well-known works:

• Refuge Wear and Body Architecture (1992–1998): These are like portable buildings. They are light and can be carried. They show ideas about survival.
• Nexus Architecture (1994–2002): In these projects, many people wear special suits. The suits are connected to each other. This creates big, shared structures. It helps us see how people are linked together in society.
• Urban Life Guards (2004–ongoing): These are objects you can wear. They make us think about our bodies. They show how our bodies can support us.

Exhibitions and Talks

Lucy Orta's art has been shown in many big exhibitions. These include shows in Vienna, Austria, and London, England. She has also taken part in major art events. These are called biennales. They happen all over the world. Some places include Venice, Italy, and Havana, Cuba. She also gave a talk at TED x WWF in 2013.

Working with Jorge Orta

In 1993, Lucy started working with Jorge Orta. He is also an artist. They founded a place called Les Moulins together. Now, they create many artworks as a team.

Part of Lucy and Jorge Orta's Antarctica exhibition

Their art often focuses on important global issues. These include protecting the environment. They also highlight urgent problems for people around the world. Some of their major works are:

• Connector
• OrtaWater
• 70 x 7 The Meal
• Antarctica
• Spirits

Lucy and Jorge Orta are also working on a special project. They are fixing up old factory buildings. These buildings are along a river in France. They are turning them into art studios. They also want to create places for artists to live. This project is another way they show how people can connect.

Awards and Teaching

In 2007, Lucy and Jorge Orta won a special award. It was the Green Leaf Award for Sculpture. They received it for their amazing art. This award also recognized their environmental message. The United Nations Environment Programme gave them this award.

Lucy Orta has a degree in Fine Arts. She is now a professor. She teaches about art and the environment. She works at the University of the Arts London. She also helped start a special design program. It teaches students to create designs that help society. It also focuses on designs that are good for the planet.