Annie Rudduck (Luckyduck) is an award winning emerging visual artist based in Adelaide, Australia. She works in the traditional technique of ‘verre églomisé’ or reverse painted & gilded glass.

Formally trained in 3D Animation, Annie was originally an accomplished animator and concept artist. She then freelanced for many years as a graphic artist and sign-writer. Taking these traditional sign-writing skills she began a full time career as a visual artist. Predominately self taught, Annie is part of a small gilding community dedicated to furthering this technically challenging craft and pushing it into a contemporary art space.

An artist with a deep understanding of story-telling & composition, her work is characterised by illustrated narratives, repetitive patterns and symbolism. Annie views her work as a contemporary and critical approach to folk-art through the re-imagination of an old and highly specialised craft. She works with glass enamel paints and inks, various karats of gold leaf, iridescent pigment and jewel-like shell inlay. Her application of these materials is experimental and progressive.

Working in limited colour namely indigo and gold, Annie explores themes relating to motherhood, escapism and the patterns of daily domestic life. She is also particulary intersted in how women can embrace and foster leisure or play time as preoccupied grown-ups. Annie’s work is distinctly feminine in its approach.

Annie grew up surrounded by highly skilled glass blowers and has observed the dedication required to make intricate and delicate glass pieces. Annie notes her strongest influence as Reg Mombassa and the greater work of the Mambo artists from the early 1990s - she is drawn to the story-telling, bold graphic style and unique Australiana feel.

Annie is an avid all-weather ocean swimmer who thoroughly enjoys surfing and spending time in the water. She also enjoys gardening and cooking at home with her young family.