Sculptor Dan Lam shares meaningful insights she’s learned while building her career as a full-time artist. From developing vibrant, drippy sculptures to securing major exhibitions and building an international following on social media, Dan continues to show us what's possible.
Here’s what we discuss:
1. How Dan’s work evolved from painting to sculpture, and what helped her to develop her artistic voice.
2. The moment Dan knew it was time to take a leap of faith and pursue an art career full-time.
3. Why it's so important to create without judgment and to continue trusting yourself.
About Dan -
Instagram sensation Dan Lam’s tactile, technicolor sculptures use unconventional materials to playfully tread a line between allure and repulsion. Made of painted polyurethane foam and often covered in spikes, her blob-like pieces that appear to melt and drip have brought Lam hordes of social media fans. Lam began experimenting with the possibilities of foam after receiving her MFA from Arizona State University, and she has continued to test its limits by scaling up. While her pieces appear otherworldly, Lam steadily draws inspiration from the everyday, taking cues from nature and the human body.
Website: bydanlam.com
IG: @sopopomo
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