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Stevon Lucero is on a spiritual journey. More than a visual artist he is in truth, a philosopher artist. Each painting reflects a metaphor of his own internal dialogue between himself and God. Each piece tells a story, a story in which the ultimate intent and value lies in the future when people will have a greater understanding and appreciation for true spiritual art.
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Booklover's Ball nets record $320,000 for children
By Joanne Davidson
Published in The Denver Post ©October 24, 2001
Arts and Letters of the Table was the theme for the Oct. 12 event, and 89 local artists, designers and architects created decorative letters of the alphabet for the decor. Sculptor Kevin Robb, for example, did an oriental-esque letter "k" with brush and ink in a style similar to the signature on his pieces. Painter Stevon Lucero used oil on masonite for his Aztec-inspired "S" while muralist Edward Ruscha's pen-and-ink drawing of the slanting letters "d," "p" and "l" resembled books in a bookcase.

Foothills Show is Three Exhibits in One
By M.S. MASON
Published in the Rocky Mountain News ©January 10, 1993
No art develops in a vacuum. The contemporary paintings of Denver artists Stevon Lucero and Emanuel Martinez in the second show, "Glyphs, Gods, and Heroes," owe a great deal to the cosmology of their Native American ancestors.

Lucero makes bright glyph-like paintings that incorporate the mythology of the ancients with his own mystical visions. They are clean and clear - sharp lines, bright, clean color - and engaging.

Exhibits Showcase Hispanic Art Shaped by Fusion of Cultures
By Sherri Vasquez
Published in the Rocky Mountain News ©April 15, 1996
Denver's Museo de las Americas, 861 Santa Fe Drive, recently acquired a wood replica of the calendar, now on display there. Created by Gerry Labbe, the sculpture has 4,400 pieces carved from 84 kinds of domestic and exotic wood.

The Museo, a major cultural resource since 1991, is mounting a 25-year retrospective of the career of Stevon Lucero. This prolific local artist incorporates a variety of influences in his work, including Pre-Columbian cultures and his own unique visualizations. Metarealism Works of Art: Stevon Lucero Paintings of Rare and Unusual Themes opens May 3 and continues through July 20. The Museo will host a preview reception at 5:30 p.m. May 2, and Lucero will present a slide lecture at 7 p.m. June 18 at the Denver Civic Theatre, 721 Santa Fe Drive.

LARASA volunteers honored
ByJoanne Davidson
Published by The Denver Post @October 11, 1994
At the 1994 Bernie Valdez Awards luncheon, held Friday at the downtown Hyatt Regency, LARASA presented original works of art to individuals and businesses whose donations of time and money have enabled LARASA to meet its mission of improving the quality of life for Colorado's Latino population.The artwork, commissioned by Vicorp Restaurants, was by Stevon Lucero, Meggan De Anza-Rodriguez, Daniel Luna Jr. and Judy Miranda. Recipients were Daniel Salazar (positive image); Everett Chavez (Latino humanitarian); Ken Salazar (public service); Rose Targa and Michelle Targa-Adams of Trevino Mortuary (business leadership); and Norwest Bank (corporate).

Latino artists do their part for 'History'
By Joanne Davidson
Published in The Denver Post @September 19, 2002
Thirteen of the region's best-known Latino artists were invited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by taking part in "Preserving History Through Art," an exhibit and sale at the Wells Fargo Bank Atrium, 1740 Broadway, through September.

Sharon Vigil, president of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, paused before works created by Stevon Lucero, Carlos Fresquez and others to let her 9-month-old granddaughter, Leah Breanna Camarena, take a good look. "It's never to early to introduce them to art," Vigil said.

Denver to Discover Lost Civilization
By Hal Stoelzle
Published in the Rocky Mountain News © May 6, 1992
Artist Stevon Lucero paints a mural for the Denver Museum of Natural History's exhibit on the Aztecs. Due to open Sept. 26, Aztec: The World of Moctezuma will be the museum's most ambitious project. It also will place the museum squarely in the contentious reassessment of Columbus and the subsequent transformation of the New World.