EXHIBITION: DAN LAM
SENSORY PLAY
PLEASE DO TOUCH THE ART
November 20-21, 2021
The exhibit will consist of two floors and two main installations, considered works in progress, featuring Lam's signature Blobs and Squishes, surrounded by a variety of colorful, gumdrop-shaped sculptures that represent an extension of her visual vocabulary. Upon show close and with finishing touches made by visitors, the installations will be in their final form and considered complete. The level of interaction cultivates a shared experience for guests by encouraging conversation, connection, community and creativity.
Artist Statement
"I am interested in dichotomies and the tension that exists/is created between ideas. Most of my sculptures aim to attract viewers, sometimes the pieces are perceived as gross; they may even repel upon closer inspection. Other times, they compel the viewer to get closer and touch.
With this installation, I want to explore the touch aspect of Kinetic Sand further and break with the traditional “4th wall”. I invite viewers to become collaborators. Seeing art is usually known as a passive act, it’s about looking. In this space, viewers will be able to touch, play, and experience the art in a different way.
The two main installations will be considered works in progress. During the opening, the viewers will be able to add Kinetic Sand to the pieces to form their own creations. Once the show ends, the installations will be in their final form and considered complete. Every person who contributed will have worked with the artist on a piece of art and are now collaborators."
DAN LAM
Dan Lam’s work straddles the line between numerous dichotomies. By navigating the realm between attraction and repulsion, organic and inanimate, seriousness and playfulness, soft and hard, Lam conjures up her idiosyncratic vision. As a result, the work strikes a deft balance between seemingly disparate concepts, subsequently inspiring a range of emotions and ideas from the viewer.
Known for her bold and unique sculptures, she rose to popularity and prominence through social media, particularly Instagram. Her body of work ranges from gallery exhibitions to large scale installations to brand collaborations. She exhibits in the US and internationally with upcoming shows in Denver, Portland, and Los Angeles.
