"Lighting the Body"

"Red Lips, White Flowers"
Oil on Linen
90cm x 120cm
2007
Trisha Lambi's work has been described as sensuous, dramatic, evocative 
and moody. She is a self taught artist who is inspired by light, particularly 
on the female form. Her earliest memory is of drawing for her great aunts 
as a very small child and it was always women she drew. Her figures were 
far more sophisticated than her years would predicate and her work now 
demonstrates a profound understanding of the female body both 
anatomically and spiritually speaking. Of her work, Lambi says 'I 
don't see the objects. I see light on forms highlighting sensual curves, 
hard edges and soft shadows'


"The Boys' Room"
Oil on Linen
90cm x 90cm
2007

It was always her dream to be an artist, and after completing her secondary 
education, Lambi began a Bachelor of Visual Arts, however the lure of money 
and independence proved too strong and she interrupted her studies to join 
the workforce. It wasn't until the birth of her son in 1996 provided the 
catalyst to spur her on to pursuing a career in the arts. She painted when 
she could while looking after two small children and made the decision to 
turn professional in 2003 after she was invited to participate in the 2003 
Biennale Internazionale dell'Arte Contemporanea held in Florence in Italy. 
Since then she has exhibited locally, interstate, and internationally, and 
interest in her work is growing. In December 2006 she was invited to join 
the Australian delegation of 14 artists to the 2006 Guangzhou 
International Art Fair in China. The delegation was curated by 
Fergus Tam and was endorsed by the Australian Trade Commission 
(Austrade). One of her pieces exhibited was selected by the 
Guangzhou International Art Fair Committee to represent Australia 
in all the promotional material for the event. 


"Caught in the Headlights"
Oil on Linen
120cm x 90cm
2007
Lambi's latest series is a glorious celebration of the senses. 
Each painting is vibrantly alive with colour and texture. Simple 
compositions emphasise dramatic lighting, creating striking and 
sensual narratives. Each piece is an occasion, something to revel 
in and, quite simply, to savour 


"Hestia First and Last"
Oil on Linen
90cm x 120cm
2007
The sharpness, technical proficiency and the intense light cast on 
the subjects truly captivates the viewer. Adding to the intense 
experience is the mystery created by the headless subjects 
causing the mind to question and wonder.
 
"Bed of Roses 1: Bed of roses 2:Bed of Roses 3"
Oil on Linen
90cm x 60cm
2007
Lambi is represented by galleries in Brisbane and the Gold Coast 
and in private collections in Australia, Spain, Germany, Ireland, 
China, Canada and the United States. An artist to look out for in 
the future as her works continue to sell and each series brings 
with it a fresh and interesting perspective on contemporary 
painting in the figurative/subjective genre.


Trisha Lambi in her studio

 

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