Claire Lambe (artist) facts for kids

Claire Lambe, born in England in 1962, is a talented visual artist. She now lives and works in Melbourne, Australia. Her art has been shown in big exhibitions. For example, she was part of the "Know My Name" show. This was at the National Gallery of Australia. She also showed her work in "Melbourne Now." This exhibition was at the National Gallery of Victoria.

About Claire Lambe

Claire Lambe studied art at several famous schools. She earned her first art degree in 1985. This was at Bristol College of Art. Later, she studied at the University of New South Wales. She also got a Master of Fine Arts degree. This was from Goldsmiths in London.

From 2010 to 2012, Claire helped create a special art space. It was called Death Be Kind. She started it with another artist, Elvis Richardson. This space helped other artists show their work.

Art Exhibitions

Claire Lambe's art has been shown in many places. She has had solo shows. She has also been part of group exhibitions. Sometimes, she works with other artists. Here are some of the important exhibitions where her art was displayed:

• The Memorial (2010)
• The Rest is Silence (2011)
• Yakety Sax (2011)
• Northern Riot (2014)
• LazyBoy (2012)
• Melbourne Now (2013–2014)
• West Space, Melbourne (2013)
• Neverwhere, Gaia Gallery, Istanbul (2014)
• Spring 1883 art fair (2014)
• Lurid Beauty, National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne (2015)
• Mother Holding Something Horrific, Australian Centre for Contemporary Art, Melbourne (2017)
• From Will to Form: TarraWarra Biennial, Victoria (2018)

Claire's Art Style

Claire Lambe creates different kinds of art. She makes installations, which are artworks that fill a space. She also makes sculptures and uses ready-made objects. These are everyday items she turns into art.

Her art often uses ideas from history and culture. For example, she might get ideas from the 1970s club scene in Northern England. She also explores themes like being a mother. Claire's art often shows things that are hidden in our minds.

Claire's creative process is very personal. She uses images and objects that she remembers. These memories often come from her subconscious mind. This is the part of our mind we are not always aware of. She also gets ideas from movies and museum items. Through her art, Claire wants to make us think about culture in new ways.