About Lucas
Background
Lucas Kost is a Canadian sculptor currently based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Lucas was born and raised near the rural town of Lac du Bonnet. Spending his formative years immersed in this slow paced natural environment has shaped Lucas' way of seeing, working, and living. Careful observation of nature, anatomy, structure and movement forms the foundation of Lucas’ sculptural practice today. Lucas is the grandson of Robert Kost, whose legacy as a Manitoba painter forms part of Lucas’ artistic lineage.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Training
In 2023, Lucas travelled to Italy to study under the renowned sculptor Bruno Walpoth, whose disciplined approach to the human figure emphasized restraint, proportion, and clarity of form. Lucas maintains an ongoing relationship with another key mentor - the internationally recognized Manitoba sculptor Peter Sawatzky. Through the mentorship of Peter, Lucas is forging a path to the production of new works in bronze and is acquiring skills necessary to meet the technical demands of permanent public art.
Work
Lucas’ work approaches the representation of human and wildlife subjects as parallel explorations of form, balance, and internal presence. Rather than treating these subjects as separate categories, each is approached through the lens of anatomical truth, and an effort to distill complexity into something essential and enduring. Lucas works from his studio in Winnipeg, creating commissioned and independent work for private collectors, institutions, and sacred spaces. To enquire about commissions and custom work, visit the contact page.
