“Oval forms occur in the natural world and are found in cells, pollen grains, seeds, eggs and skulls. These have structures that have evolved to contain matter and provide protection.

My hollow sculpted forms explore the theme of containment. Constructed walls form a ‘taut membrane’, which is pierced and made permeable. Intricacy

of surface detail is counterbalanced by Duo, 2016 the simplicity of the ovoid form.” Ceramic stoneware, 17 H x 40 W x 27 D cm

Frances Lambe Ireland b. 1961

Frances Lambe studied at the National College of Art and Design in Dublin. She works with a variety of different clays from terracotta through to white stoneware and porcelain. Frances usually leaves her work unglazed except for the occasional application of oxides. A hallmark of her work is the delicate finish, she pays particular attention to ensure that surface texture unites with form.

Her source of inspiration is the natural world, in particular the sea. Her ceramic forms describe an underwater world, the sphere, the oval and undulating forms are recurring themes. Their purity of form recalls stones that have been polished by the movement of water and sand. Frances’ work is in public and private collections including the National Museum of Ireland, the Department of Foreign Affairs of Ireland, the Office of Public Works, and the National Museum of Northern Ireland. Frances Lambe works from her studio in Co. Louth, Ireland.

Education

1979 ‐ 83 Diploma in Art Education, National College of Art and Design, Dublin 1983 ‐ 84 Principles of Teaching Art, National College of Art and Design, Dublin

Selected Collections

2015 Irish Contemporary Ceramics Collection, Hunt Museum, Limerick, Ireland 2012 Office of Public Works, Ireland 2011 National Museum of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland

2010 Ulster Museum, Northern Ireland 2009 Department of Foreign Affairs, Embassy Collection 2008 Louth County Council 2007 National Museum of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland 2006 Department of Foreign Affairs of Ireland, Embassy Collection, Belfast 2005 Louth County Council Department of Foreign Affairs of Ireland, Embassy Collection

Selected Exhibitions | Solo

2010 Microcosomos, Basement Gallery, Dundalk, Ireland 2009 Microcosmos, MCAC, Portadown, Northern Ireland 2001 Design Yard, Dublin, Ireland

Selected Exhibitions | Group

2016 Artgenève, [represented by Taste], Geneva, Switzerland Artmonte‐carlo, [represented by Taste], Monte Carlo, Monaco In Residence II, Oliver Sears Gallery, London, England 2015 Artgenève, [represented by Taste], Geneva, Switzerland Poetry of Form, Custom House Studios, Westport, Ireland In Residence, Oliver Sears Gallery, London, England 2014 Artgenève, [represented by Taste], Geneva, Switzerland Verling Fine Art Winter Exhibition, Dundalk, Ireland RUA Annual Exhibition 2014, Ulster Museum, Belfast, Northern Ireland Centred, Farmleigh Gallery, Dublin, Ireland Vase, Vessel, Void, Oliver Sears Gallery, Dublin, Ireland 2013 Future Beauty, National Craft Gallery, Kilkenny, Ireland Five into Four, Oliver Sears Gallery Dublin, Ireland Collect, Saatchi Gallery, London, England Out of the Marvellous, National Craft Gallery, Kilkenny and Solstice Arts Centre, Navan, Ireland 2012 dubh – dialogues in black, Oliver Sears Gallery, Dublin, Ireland My Place, The Bluecoat Display Centre, Liverpool, UK Distant Worlds, Het Bildt, The Netherlands Bricks in the Rain, Farmleigh Gallery, Dublin, Ireland 2011 Two person show with Lut Laleman, Galerie Hélène Porée, Paris, France Irish Craft Portfolio, National Craft Gallery, Kilkenny, Ireland transFORM, Farmleigh Gallery, Dublin / Millennium Court Arts Centre, Co. Armagh, N Ireland

Song of Amergin, Highlanes Gallery, Drogheda, Ireland Ceramic Art Museum, Fuping, China, dubh – dialogues in black, The American Irish Historical Society, New York, USA MATERIALpoetry, Oliver Sears Gallery, Dublin, Ireland 2010 MATERIALpoetry, The American Irish Historical Society, New York, USA European Ceramic Context 2010, Bornholm, Denmark Ceramics Ireland Annual Exhibition, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin, Ireland COLLECT, Saatchi Gallery, London, UK Irish Craft Portfolio, National Craft Gallery, Kilkenny, Ireland 2009 Object, National Craft Gallery, Kilkenny, Ireland 2008 Sofa Chicago, USA North Louth Artists, Louth County Museum, Dundalk, Ireland Going Green, Louth County Museum, Dundalk, Ireland Us and More, Louth County Museum, Dundalk, Ireland Going Green, SpaceCraft, Belfast, N Ireland 2007 I’m dreaming of…, Droichead Arts Centre, Drogheda, Ireland Sculpture in Context, National Botanic Gardens, Dublin, Ireland North Louth Artists, Louth County Museum, Dundalk, Ireland 2006 Sculpture in Context, National Botanic Gardens, Dublin, Ireland North Louth Artists, Louth County Museum, Dundalk, Ireland St. Patrick’s Presence, London, Ireland 2005 Piece, National Craft Gallery, Kilkenny, Ireland Christmas Presence, RDS, Dublin, Ireland Christmas Presence, National Craft Gallery, Kilkenny, Ireland Inspired by…, Island Arts Centre, Lisburn, N Ireland Bridge Street Studios, Basement Gallery, Dundalk, Ireland Piece, Context Gallery, Derry and Arts Centre, Downpatrick, Northern Ireland Playthings, The Maltings, Kilkenny and Droicht Arts Centre, Dublin, Ireland 2004 CCOI Review Exhibition, National Craft Gallery, Kilkenny House and Gardens Show, RDS, Dublin Iomhá, Basement Gallery, DundalkI and Droichead Arts Centre, Drogheda Ireland Platform 10, Louth County Museum, Dundalk, Ireland Crafts in Cultural Venues, Town Hall, Dundalk, Ireland Outside‐In, National Craft Gallery, Kilkenny and RDS, Dublin 2003 Gateway Gallery, Bridge Street Studios, Dundalk, Ireland In Context, Island Arts Centre, Lisburn 2002 Group Show, Bridge Street Studios, Dundalk, Ireland Art Ireland, RDS, Dublin 2001 Group Show, Bridge Street Studios, Dundalk, Ireland 2000 Room Service, Louth County Museum, Dundalk, Ireland

Selected Awards

2014 Mullen Award, Royal Ulster Academy 2014 2009 Crafts Council of Ireland’s Merit Award 2008 Peter Brennan Pioneering Award, Ceramics Ireland 2007 Sculpture in Context Award 2008 Crafts Council of Ireland Travel Grant Cast Award, Sculpture in Context 2005 Piece Prize Award

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