Artist 329
Vanha Lam
Abstract Minimalism Sculptural paintings
Vanha Lam is a sculptural artist known for her minimalistic sculptural paintings. She is influenced by minimalism and architecture. She currently lives and works in New York City
When asked on her creative process Lam explains, “I always start with limitations. This provides a structure for me to navigate within. I then establish a boundary and see how far it can be pushed. Or build a framework and see how many ways it can break. It’s a delicate balance between order and chaos, intention and intuition. First, set the scene, then let the materials, process, or environment intervene. This is what I mean by ‘a controlled collapse’.”
Lam was drawn to painting from her desire to extend concepts she had developed from her background in architecture and design into a new medium.
“It reacts in its own way, like all materials do, which is a quality I’m drawn to.” -Vanha Lam
On inspiration Lam explains, “My path has never been a linear one. I studied fields ranging from literature, philosophy, science, architecture, to design, which led to the realization that vast networks exist between seemingly disparate fields. These invisible systems of potential are what inspire me.”
Working with a neutral palette Lam focuses on manipulating shapes. Her sculptural paintings use positive and negative space where she folds her material to create another layer to her work.
She uses geometry and uses the imperfections she makes to represent symbolic representation. Her act of deforming her paintings destabilizes them creating imperfections which in turn make the paintings more interesting.
When asked on what Vanha Lam hopes to convey in her art she explains, “To question and imagine what different worlds could be like. It’s important for me that the audience is aware their experience matters. Art is what happens to the viewer.”
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