Combining both ceramics and glass into exquisite works that celebrate the strengths of each material, Lamb’s work possesses a resolute power amidst fragility. Expressive figurative narratives emerge from the synergy of glass’s translucency complemented by refined modeling skills in clay. People engulfed by bulbous glass forms depict an amorphous illustration of emotional ideas or anxieties. The varying opaque and translucent qualities offer poignant insights into what might be going on inside their minds; what is shared and what is secret.
Lamb strives for harmony in combining both materials, “because each operates under different sets of rules, I feel my merging them parallels the fusion of physical and mental states. Combining mind with matter is key in my investigation into the mystery behind our magnetism towards paradoxes, our innate curiosity for enigmas, and our drive to resolve ambiguities.”
In her experimental mixed-media sculptures, Emily Lamb explores questions regarding the human body, both physical and metaphysical. From Denver, Colorado she came east to earn her BFA at Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Richmond, Virginia. This is where she first discovered her love for clay and has now brought her to Baltimore Clayworks. Lamb is a recipient of the TOAST Grant, multiple VCU scholarships, as well as partial/full scholarships to Penland School of Crafts, Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, and Pilchuck Glass School. Her art has taken her across the country, overseas to Italy, Denmark and Norway. See more of Lamb’s work at emilyreneelamb.myportfolio.com.
Saturday, April 10, 5 – 8pm*: A combined Artists Reception for all exhibitions: Coalescence, (in)Touch:Connectivity, and Clay, Community and Creativity: How We Survived the Pandemic , is free and open to the public. Masks and social distancing required.
*For the Artist Reception only, you may call 410-578-1919 or sign up here for timed reservations.
