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Luca, born and raised on a cattle ranch on St. Croix's south shore, is a farmer as well as an established local artist. He has been showing his work for over fourteen years in local venues and abroad. His watercolors depicting the landscapes of St. Croix, its people and local life are well known and collected. He paints with the intent of preserving the island's natural resources and dynamic cultures. Luca has exhibited his work on St. Croix, New York, in his parents' native Italy, and in Bermuda. Additionally, his commissioned work is often sought after by local community events and groups.

Many of Luca's themes have subtle political and social messages. In 2001's "Tending Life" exhibition he depicted local farmers in their fields or selling their produce at the La Reine farmers' market, to bring attention to St. Croix's often unrecognized local farmers.

Luca studied painting under Cindy Male at Good Hope School and watercolors under the late Bud Hawes. He spent nine years in New York City, where he met his wife and completed a bachelor's degree at Parsons School of Design. Luca worked professionally as a freelance graphic designer for several years in New York City. Before returning home to live on St. Croix, Luca pursued a farming internship on an organic farm in upstate New York.

Luca has spent some time in Bermuda, where he spent time creating maps and illustrations of the island for an atlas, published in 1997. He has also had several solo exhibitions there, and in 2001 was awarded a two month art residency with the Bermuda Masterworks Foundation.

For two years, Luca has taught watercolor painting in the Caribbean Art Excursion workshop.

Currently, Luca balances his time between co-managing operations at Southgate Farms on St. Croix's east end, raising poultry and fruit trees at his home, and sketching and painting his island home on free days and late afternoons.

Visits to Luca’s farm and studio are welcomed by appointment. Phone/Fax (340)773-2386.