FRANCES LAMBE
CERAMIST
Frances Lambe is a ceramist based in rural Co. Louth. For the past 15 years she has developed a distinctive body of sculptural ceramic forms that seek to explore our connection to place. Diverse interests in geography, botany, marine biology, natural history and astronomy inspire this work. The sphere, the oval and naturally occurring, undulating forms underpin Lambe’s visual language. The form of each piece is of prime focus.
In her current work the constructed walls form a membrane between the inner and exterior space. Holes punctuate this surface and link interior to exterior. The puncture marks are often laid out in the form of beautiful patterning reminiscent of that found on anemones or shells. But this work is not about the simple, straightforward repetition of found form or pattern; the objective is deeper: to uncover the essence of the form and to create tension between inner and outer, rough and smooth, rich pattern and blank space. Through her investigations of form,
Lambe utilises the aesthetic language of form, texture and colour to comment on concepts of balance, structure, connection and movement. Lambe exhibits extensively internationally. Recent exhibitions in 2010 include Collect, Saatchi Galleries, London, UK; Material Poetry, New York, USA, the European Ceramic Context 2010, Bornholm, Denmark and two person show at Galerie Hélène Porée, Paris, France, 2011. Her work is included in many public and private collections including the National Museum of Ireland, Dublin, National Museums Northern Ireland and the Department of Foreign Affairs Collection Dublin, Ireland
Allardstown
Knockbridge
Co. Louth
+353 (0) 42 941 9068
+353 (0) 87 618 0080
info@franceslambe.com
www.franceslambe.com
Drogheda, Ireland
Work available through exhibitions
nationally and internationally.
Image 2: Sea Bean.Ceramic stoneware. 38cm x 23cm x 19cm (L x W x H).