Artist Bio
Lucinda Ulrich was born in 1968, in Austin, Texas (USA).
An emerging artist, Lucinda grew up in the high desert landscapes of New Mexico, influenced by the diverse art and culture of her home state.
She has a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing, Theater and Video Production from the University of New Mexico (UNM, 1991) and a Masters Degree in Secondary Education and Communicative Arts (UNM, 2009). In 2020, she went back to school at Rogue Community College (RCC) in Medford, Oregon to formally study art and complete a Professional Pathway Certificate in Digital Media and Design (2024).
Working in a variety of styles and mediums, Lucinda creates explosions of emotion and internal perception in paintings, drawings, photography, collage, assemblage and mixed media works. Mainly an abstract expressionist, she also brings to life unique illustrations inspired by underground animators and Meow Wolf artists. Her studio art manifests the explosion of past and present in a frenzied happening.
Drawing inspiration from contemporary Native American artists such as Nevada artist Jack Malotte and New Mexico trained Frank Buffalo Hyde, Lucinda mixes disparate images and themes into a mixed media kaleidoscope of color and feeling. The Taos Moderns, specifically the work of Beatrice Mandelman, and the variety of styles practiced by German painter, Paul Klee have also shaped her direction and personal style. As a photographer, she gravitates to the work of Man Ray, Edward Weston, William Eggleston, Edward Porter and Imogen Cunningham.
Lucinda lives in Ashland, Oregon.
Artist Statement
When painting, I enter into a trance like state where universal images and splashes of color tell stories words cannot tell. In my art, I live in a world of visual emotion. When finished with a session, I am exhausted like an athlete is pleasantly tired. In this way, I reconnect with myself.
I discovered the practice of creating art at a very young age. At the tender age of 3, I was painting for hours. By the age of 5, I was experimenting with photography. I began writing poetry at 5 and novels at 7. The power of story took center stage for most of my life. While writing and directing, I still longed to paint. It called to me like a jilted lover. It wasn’t until 2020 that I finally gave myself permission to return.
Making art for me has always been a way to engage in the practice of meditative flow. While making art, time truly disappears and I am fully centered in the present moment. Art allows me to connect with the subconscious, expressing what cannot be expressed in words.
Working with paint, pastel, charcoal, collage, found objects, crayon and magic marker, a primal connection forms and the part of me that is bound by societal obligation and expectation grows quiet. The true self that was abandoned and forgotten, the child, once again emerges to breathe life into paint strokes. Without the need to follow norms or propriety or even create works of obvious meaning, the power of pure expression erupts like a happening, unplanned on the paper, surprising even me.
In bursts of color that far surpass the bleakness of everyday life with its cumbersome obligations and overcast gloom, art becomes a playground. When I create, I am fully alive. Through art, I am set free. In this way, my art is a celebration of the power of free expression.
CV
Lucinda Ulrich
Interdisciplinary Artist
Student Success Coordinator for the Arts
Southern Oregon University
Ashland, Oregon, USA
505-400-9706
EDUCATION
2020-2024, Professional Pathway Adobe Technician Certificate, Digital Media and Design Rogue Community College, Medford, OR
2005-2009, Masters of Arts, Secondary Education with Licensure and Communicative Arts, University of New Mexico (UNM), Albuquerque, NM
1992-1993, Master’s Program Studies, Dramatic Writing, UNM, Albuquerque, NM
1987-1991, Bachelors of Arts, Creative Writing, Theater & Video Production, UNM, Albuquerque, NM
TRAINING
2019 -2020, Tricaster Training, Southern Oregon ESD, Medford, OR
2019, Gradual Release of Responsibility, Southern Oregon University (SOU), Ashland, OR
2014, Film Auditioning Workshop, Steven Michael Quezada of Breaking Bad, Albuquerque, NM
2008, Feature Film Directing, Darin Scott, Los Angeles, CA,
2006-2007, Final Cut Pro 6 and 7/Non-Linear Editing, Brad Stoddard/UNM Continuing Education, Albuquerque, NM
2007, Acting for the Camera, Kristen Lorre, UNM Film and Theater Department, Albuquerque, NM
2007 Film Production Training Intensive, Independent Student Media (ISM), Los Angeles, CA
2006, Film Boot Camp/Film Technician Training Program, Local IATSE 480/Central New Mexico Community College (CNM), Albuquerque, NM
WORKSHOP PRESENTER & FACILITATOR
2017-2018, Literacy Activities for the Win! GED Summit, Portland, OR
2013, Screenwriting Group Founder and FacilitatorNew Mexico Women in Film, Albuquerque, New Mexico
2009, Three Act Structure and The Hero’s Journey, Motion Conference Breakout Session, Albuquerque Convention Center
2008, The Descansos Project an Embedded, Multi-Subject Instruction Breakout Session, New Mexico State Charter School Conference
VISUAL ART
ART EXHIBITIONS
2026, “The Pursuit of Happiness,” Staff and Faculty Group Show, Southern Oregon University, The Schneider Museum, Mixed Media
VIDEO/FILM
2025, Le Barde Noir, Documentary Short, Writer, Director, Producer, Camera and Editor, Three Vans & A Truck Productions, LLC, Monterey, California, In Post Production
2024, Walking Manhattan, Documentary Short, Writer, Director, Producer, Camera and Editor, Three Vans & A Truck Productions, LLC, New York, Oregon and Colorado, In Post Production
2015, Opal, Short Narrative Film, Second Assistant Director, Transcending Films, Albuquerque, NM, Released
2014-2025, Meet The Eilands, A Reality Webseries, Writer, Director, Producer, Camera and Editor, Three Vans & A Truck Productions, LLC, Albuquerque and Santa Fe, NM, Released
2013, J’Taime Mikayla, a short student film for the 48 Hour Film Festival, Producer and Set Mentor Albuquerque, NM, Released
2010, Nothing But Besties (NBB), Short Narrative Film, Producer, Digital Film Institute/Duke City Shootout, Albuquerque, NM, Released
1995, This is Upward Bound, Feature Documentary, Writer, Director, Producer, Camera and Editor for Upward Bound, Monterey, California, Released
1992, “Say You Will” Music Video for The Strawberry Zots, Writer, Director, Producer, Camera and Editor, Santa Fe, NM, Released
1990, Balance, Experimental Video, Writer, Director, Producer, Camera and Editor, Albuquerque, NM, Released
1989, “Reach Out of the Darkness” a Music Video for The Strawberry Zots, Writer, Director, Producer, Camera and Editor, Albuquerque, NM, Released – aired on MTV’s 120 Minutes
MISCELLANEOUS CREW
2013, The Rake, Narrative Short, Script Supervisor and Assistant Editor, Directed by Eric Wilson, Albuquerque, NM, Released
2012, Longmire, Studio Teacher, Las Vegas, NM
BACKGROUND ACTOR
2013, Lone Ranger, Disney/Bruckheimer Films
2012, Game Change, HBO
2012, Goats, Red Crown Productions
2008, Hamlet 2, Bona Fide Productions
THEATER
PRODUCER
2015, Theater Extravaganza, Rio Grande High School, Albuquerque, NM
2009, The Odd Couple, DATA Charter HS, Albuquerque, NM
2008, The True Story of Cinderella, DATA Charter HS, Albuquerque, NM
2007, The First Annual DATA Charter Variety Show, DATA Charter HS, Albuquerque, NM
DIRECTOR
2014, Zombeo and Juliet, Rio Grande High School, Albuquerque, NM
2014, Actor’s Showcase, Rio Grande High School
2009, The Odd Couple, DATA Charter High School, Albuquerque, NM
2008, Just Another High School Play, DATA
2003, An Actor’s Nightmare, The Western Stage (TWS), Salinas, CA
2002, The Philadelphia Story, Assistant Director, TWS
2002, Dancing on Checker’s Grave, TWS,
2001, The Great Nebula in Orion, TWS
2000, Hello Out There! TWS
ACTING
2020, Lena, Empathy Corps, Zoom Theater of the Absurd, (Online)
2008, Theater Teacher, Just Another High School Play, DATA
1998-2003, Various Roles/Sketch Comedy, Dome Gallery Theater Variety Show, Dome Gallery Theater, Big Sur, CA
2000, Various Roles/Sketch Comedy, TWS Variety Show
2003, Joby, Anton in Show Business, TWS
2002, Kate, The 12 Pound Look, TWS
2001, Luci, A Game of Chess, TWS
2000, Melinda/Harley Accomplice, Magic Circle Center, Carmel Valley, CA
1999, Mammoth/Beauty Pageant Contestant/Broadcast Assistant, The Skin of Our Teeth, TWS
1999, Wilma, Root of Chaos, TWS
1998, Cousin Ellen, The Good Times are Killing Me, TWS
1997, Follies Girl, Follies, TWS
1995, Stanley, 1940s Radio Hour, TWS
TECHNICAL THEATER
2018, Props Coordinator, Beauty and the Beast, Eagle Point High School Theater, Eagle Point, OR
2017, Set Decorator, Ursula’s Lair, Little Mermaid Jr., The 7th Street Players, Newport, OR
1995, Props Coordinator, 1940’s Radio Hour, TWS
1995, Assistant Stage Manager, 1940’s Radio Hour, TWS
1995, Assistant Stage Manager, Woody Guthrie’s American Song, TWS
1995, Assistant Stage Manager, World Premiere of John Steinbeck’s Cannery Row, TWS
1992, Stage Manager, Measure for Measure, Rodey Theater, UNM
1992, Stage Manager, Kegger, CenterStage, Albuquerque, NM
1992, Props Coordinator, Taming of the Shrew, CenterStage, Albuquerque, NM
1991, Lighting Crew, Three Penny Opera, Rodey Theater, UNM
WRITING
2018, Playwright, Love Train, 10 minute play for a 24 Hour Theater Event, Produced, Red Octopus Theater Company, Newport OR
2014, Meet the Eilands, a reality web series, Produced and Distributed by Three Vans & A Truck Productions, Albuquerque, NM
2014, Scriptwriter, She Walks In Beauty, short narrative film, Produced by Three Vans & A Truck Productions, LLC, (unreleased) Albuquerque, NM
2012-2014, Blogger, Tiny Pictures Blog, Wordpress
2008-2009, Columnist, Daily Lobo, UNM, Albuquerque, NM
1998-2003, Comedy Skit Writer, The Dome Gallery Theater Variety Show, Numerous Live Productions, The Dome Gallery Theater, Big Sur, CA
2000, Comedy Skit Writer, TWS Variety Show, Produced by The Western Stage, Salinas, CA
2000, Dog Eat Dog, a 10-Minute Play, Produced by The Western Stage, Salinas, CA
1998, Steinbeck’s, The Red Pony, An Educational Video, Commission by the Monterey County Department of Education, Salinas, CA
1992, Animals, a 10 Minute Play, Produced by the University of New Mexico Theater Department, Albuquerque, NM
1992 and 1999, Queen of Thieves, a full length play, Staged Readings, at UNM and TWS, Albuquerque, NM and Salinas, CA
1993 and 1999, Sirens, a One-Act Play, Production and Staged Reading, for UNM’s Theater Department and TWS, Albuquerque, NM and Salinas, CA
1992, The Cruise Brothers, a 10-Minute Play, Produced by the University of New Mexico Theater DepartmentAlbuquerque, NM
1991, Isabella and the Bird, a One-Act Play, Staged Reading for University of New Mexico Theater Department, Albuquerque, NM
1990, The Knot, One-Act Play, Produced by the University of New Mexico Theater Department, Albuquerque, NM
1990, Crossroads, One-Act Play, Produced by the University of New Mexico Theater Department, Albuquerque, NM
1989, GO! One-Act Play, Produced by the University of New Mexico Theater Department, Albuquerque, NM
MEMBERSHIPS & ASSOCIATIONS
2018 to the Present, Member, Oregon Media Makers and Producers Association (OMPA), Ashland, OR
2019 to the Present, Festival Volunteer, (former) Education and Outreach Committee Member, Ashland Independent Film Festival Ashland, OR
2017-2018, Member, Volunteer and Events Planner, Newport Elks Club, Newport OR
2015 to the Present, Original Member, Stage 32, Online Media Platform
2014-2015, Founding Member, Filmmakers Coffee, Albuquerque, NM
2012-2015, Member and Founder of the WIF Albuquerque Screenwriting Group, New Mexico Women in Film, Albuquerque and Santa Fe, NM
2013-2014, Founder, New Mexico Film Collective, Albuquerque, NM
2014-2015, Member, New Mexico Post Production Alliance, Albuquerque, NM
2008-2010, Member, Friends of Film, Albuquerque, NM
2006-2013, Founding Member, Indie Q (Independent Film Association), Albuquerque, NM