June 2011
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New Britain Museumof American Art to Present:
NEW/NOW: Sarah Lamb
New Britain, Conn.June 2011—Cheney Gallery: Sarah Lamb—Still Life Painter and Realist, Aug. 13- Oct. 30 2011.
Beginning August 13th the New Britain Museum of American Art’s Cheney Gallery will feature Sarah Lamb, the latest artist in the NEW/NOW series. Intrigued by the art of trompe l’oeil, Sarah Lamb is among a younger generation of American painters who carries on the tradition of representational realism. Eighteen of her recent still-lifes and landscapes will be included in her exhibition. Lamb’s work will be on display through October 30, 2011. An opening reception is planned for Thursday, August 18, 5:30-7 p.m. with remarks by the artist at 6 p.m.
Sarah Lamb provides a convincing reassurance that the academic tradition in painting has a continuing vibrancy and relevance today. Her incredibly beautiful paintings are a fusion of classically realistic style with a bold compositional sense. Still-lifes by Lamb recall the tradition of the art of the 18th century French painter, Jean-Baptiste- Simeon Chardin. Her work reveals the beauty of familiar, everyday objects.
In a self-description, Lamb says, “Being predominantly a still-life painter and a realist, I've always been seduced by the art of trompe l'oeil. The genre seems a natural fit with the subjects I find interesting, the compositions I'm drawn to, and the way I see the world through paint.” These words are an accurate portrayal of the young artist as is evident by the way in which she is drawn to arresting colors and subtle textures while at the same time honing a fascination with the way light absorbs, reflects, and shines through objects.
Lamb was born in Petersburg, VA, studied in Italy and France and is an alumna of the prestigious Water Street Atelier in Manhattan, led by her mentor, Jacob Collins. She boasts an impressive exhibition record in fine galleries coast to coast and a large following of admiring and discerning collectors. She currently resides with her artist husband David Larned in a 300-year old farm outside of Philadelphia near Chadd’s Ford and is represented by the Spanierman Gallery in New York, where she recently had a sell-out solo show.
Related Programming
Opening Reception
Thursday, August 18, 2011: 5:30-7pm
Artist’s Remarks: 6pm
*The NEW/NOW Series is made possible by the generous support of Marzena and Greg Silpe.*
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