Emily Noelle Lambert (1976)

Lambert’s work grows intuitively from her personal lexicon of images—hundreds of drawings of figures, places, objects, or situations that she has registered either consciously or unconsciously at some point in time. Functioning as triggers for the formation of fantastical narratives, Lambert juxtaposes these images in a surprising and inexplicable manner, in turn imbuing them with context and significance. Every form, line, and color is a step in a long process of discovery that unfurls reflexively upon the surface of the painting.
As the subjects are mostly derived from her personal experiences and subconscious occurrences, the viewers are often left to trace the paintings inner-logic and construct their own interpretation. Thus, both artist and observer are forced to relinquish power to the drama of their own psyche—allowing internal forces to take control and give form and meaning to their very own visual experiences.

Lambert was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA and now lives and works in New York. She holds a BA in Visual Arts from Antioch College, OH and is an MFA candidate in painting at Hunter College, NY. She has also been awarded several grants and residencies, including the Vermont Studio Center Scholarship, the Anderson Ranch Art Center Residency, and the Plattes Cove Artist Residency.
Emily Lambert participated in numerous group exhibitions in Washington DC, Chicago, Pittsburgh, New York, and, recently, in Basel. “Compelling pursuit “ is her first exhibition in the Netherlands.