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Rebecca Wing Sze Lam Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Australian, b. 1985
Rebecca Wing Sze Lam Brisbane, Australia | Global Collections The Architecture of Emotion: Layers, Glaze, and the Global Silhouette Rebecca Wing Sze Lam is a contemporary force whose practice sits at the intersection of raw materiality and sophisticated translucency. Based in her sun-drenched Brisbane atelier, Lam has developed a signature aesthetic defined by its "sporadic brilliance"—a high-energy, intuitive process that results in works of profound depth and structural complexity. Technical Mastery: Beyond the Surface While Lam is celebrated for her "one-go" gestural drawings, her primary practice involves a rigorous exploration of texture and light. Her canvases are architectural playgrounds where raw, unprimed fibers meet sophisticated layers of glaze and pigment. By building up surfaces through a meticulous process of layering, Lam achieves a sense of "atmospheric depth," where figures emerge from and recede into the canvas. This interplay of transparency and opacity—often punctuated by the tactile grit of oil pastels and heavy acrylics—gives her work a sculptural quality that shifts as the light changes throughout the day. A Global Pedigree Lam’s work transcends borders, resonating with a discerning international clientele who seek art that bridges the gap between the figurative and the abstract. Her pieces are held in prominent private and corporate collections across the globe, with a significant presence in Dubai, Japan, Europe, and Asia. From the high-design interiors of the Middle East to the minimalist aesthetics of Tokyo, her work is sought after for its ability to command a room with "quiet tension." Curatorial Recognition A frequent finalist in the Bluethumb Art Prize and the Lethbridge 20000, Lam’s contribution to the arts is further solidified by her inclusion in the permanent collection of the Royal Brisbane Women’s Hospital and her recognition by CFA Art Magazine (France). Her studio remains a site of constant evolution, where she continues to push the boundaries of the figurative form, ensuring each piece is a unique, non-replicable record of human introspection. The Artist’s Vision "My work is a dialogue between the internal world and the external medium," Lam observes. For the 1stDibs collector, a Rebecca Wing Sze Lam original is more than a painting; it is a sophisticated investment in texture, storytelling, and international contemporary heritage.
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Artist: Rebecca Wing Sze Lam
Foundational Study No. 25 (B) Gestural Form & Crimson Pigment
Foundational Study No. 25 (B) Gestural Form & Crimson Pigment

Foundational Study No. 25 (B) Gestural Form & Crimson Pigment

By Rebecca Wing Sze Lam

Located in STRETTON, AU

Foundational Studies 25(B) The Composition A refined entry point into the studio’s practice, Foundational Studies 25(B) is a deliberate exploration of form and verse. Executed on ha...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Rebecca Wing Sze Lam Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Archival Paper, Color Pencil, Pencil, Permanent Marker, Felt Pen, Pen, A...

Foundational Series Studio Archive No.313 – abstract blue artwork
Foundational Series Studio Archive No.313 – abstract blue artwork

Foundational Series Studio Archive No.313 – abstract blue artwork

By Rebecca Wing Sze Lam

Located in STRETTON, AU

A2 Acrylic & Enamel on Archival Paper – Custom Framed Artwork & Framing Specifications Artwork Dimensions: A2 – 420 × 594 mm / 16.5 × 23.4 in Overall Framed Dimensions (...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Rebecca Wing Sze Lam Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Enamel

Foundational Study No. 25 (i-2) Anatomical Tones
Foundational Study No. 25 (i-2) Anatomical Tones

Foundational Study No. 25 (i-2) Anatomical Tones

By Rebecca Wing Sze Lam

Located in STRETTON, AU

Foundational Studies 25(i-2) The Composition A focused extension of the studio’s color theory, Foundational Studies 25(i-2) marks the transition from abstract pigment exploration t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Rebecca Wing Sze Lam Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Oil Pastel, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Color Pencil

Foundational Studies 25(E) Earthly Palettes & Visceral Tones
Foundational Studies 25(E) Earthly Palettes & Visceral Tones

Foundational Studies 25(E) Earthly Palettes & Visceral Tones

By Rebecca Wing Sze Lam

Located in STRETTON, AU

Foundational Studies 25(E) The Composition A refined entry point into the studio’s practice, Foundational Studies 25(E) is a deliberate exploration of form and verse. Executed on ha...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Rebecca Wing Sze Lam Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paint, Ink, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Pen, Pencil, Carbon P...

Foundational Series Studio Archive No. 301 Minimalist Figurative Composition
Foundational Series Studio Archive No. 301 Minimalist Figurative Composition

Foundational Series Studio Archive No. 301 Minimalist Figurative Composition

By Rebecca Wing Sze Lam

Located in STRETTON, AU

Studio Archive No. 301 The Concept Studio Archive No. 301 is a pivotal entry in a new foundational series—a collection of gestural explorations that function as the creative DNA for...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Rebecca Wing Sze Lam Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Acrylic

Foundational Series Studio Archive: No. 220 Mix Media Study
Foundational Series Studio Archive: No. 220 Mix Media Study

Foundational Series Studio Archive: No. 220 Mix Media Study

By Rebecca Wing Sze Lam

Located in STRETTON, AU

Foundational Series Studio Archive No. 220 ​The Work ​"Studio Archive No. 220" is a sophisticated mixed-media study exploring the quietude and structural elegance of the solitary hu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Rebecca Wing Sze Lam Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Archival Ink, Acrylic, Gesso, Oil Pastel

Foundational Series Studio Archive No. 219 Composition in Sienna and Charcoal
Foundational Series Studio Archive No. 219 Composition in Sienna and Charcoal

Foundational Series Studio Archive No. 219 Composition in Sienna and Charcoal

By Rebecca Wing Sze Lam

Located in STRETTON, AU

Studio Archive: No. 219 ​The Work ​"Studio Archive No. 219" is a sophisticated mixed-media study exploring the fluidity and shared geometry of the human form in unison. Part of a cu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Rebecca Wing Sze Lam Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Gesso, Oil Pastel, Archival Ink, Acrylic

Foundational Series  Studio Archive No. 303  Minimalist Contemporary Drawing
Foundational Series  Studio Archive No. 303  Minimalist Contemporary Drawing

Foundational Series Studio Archive No. 303 Minimalist Contemporary Drawing

By Rebecca Wing Sze Lam

Located in STRETTON, AU

Artwork Description: Studio Archive No. 303 The Concept In Studio Archive No. 303, the artist explores the relationship between "trace" and "space." As an extension of the Foundatio...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Rebecca Wing Sze Lam Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Archival Ink, Acrylic

Foundational Study No. 24(C)  Raw Archival Paper  ​Museum Glazed
Foundational Study No. 24(C)  Raw Archival Paper  ​Museum Glazed

Foundational Study No. 24(C) Raw Archival Paper ​Museum Glazed

By Rebecca Wing Sze Lam

Located in STRETTON, AU

​Foundational Study No. 24(C) is a definitive structural exploration within the Rebecca Wing Sze Lam Atelier. As the architectural anchor of the F.S. 24 sequence, this study distills...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Rebecca Wing Sze Lam Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Gesso, Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Pen, Carbon Pencil, Color Pe...

Rebecca Wing Sze Lam Foundational Study No. 25 (F) Contemplative Form
Rebecca Wing Sze Lam Foundational Study No. 25 (F) Contemplative Form

Rebecca Wing Sze Lam Foundational Study No. 25 (F) Contemplative Form

By Rebecca Wing Sze Lam

Located in STRETTON, AU

Foundational Studies 25(F) The Composition A poignant progression within the series, Foundational Studies 25(F) shifts the focus toward the nuances of gesture and weight. Executed ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Rebecca Wing Sze Lam Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Archival Ink, Color Pencil, Acrylic

Foundational Study No. 25 (i-1) The Chromatic Dialogue
Foundational Study No. 25 (i-1) The Chromatic Dialogue

Foundational Study No. 25 (i-1) The Chromatic Dialogue

By Rebecca Wing Sze Lam

Located in STRETTON, AU

Foundational Studies 25(i-1) The Composition A vibrant departure from figurative line work, Foundational Studies 25(i) is a rigorous investigation into the tactile nature of pigmen...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Rebecca Wing Sze Lam Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Ink, Color Pencil

Foundational Series Studio Archive: No 221 Structural Acrylic and Pigment Stick
Foundational Series Studio Archive: No 221 Structural Acrylic and Pigment Stick

Foundational Series Studio Archive: No 221 Structural Acrylic and Pigment Stick

By Rebecca Wing Sze Lam

Located in STRETTON, AU

Foundational Series Studio Archive: No. 221 The Work "Studio Archive: No. 221" is a compelling study of introspection and the architectural weight of the solitary figure. As part o...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Rebecca Wing Sze Lam Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper

Foundational Series  Studio Archive No. 300 Blue Gestural Figure Drawing
Foundational Series  Studio Archive No. 300 Blue Gestural Figure Drawing

Foundational Series Studio Archive No. 300 Blue Gestural Figure Drawing

By Rebecca Wing Sze Lam

Located in STRETTON, AU

Studio Archive No. 300 is a pivotal work within Lam’s Foundational Series. This collection serves as a high-stakes exploration of the skeletal essence of form—what the artist refers ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Rebecca Wing Sze Lam Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Archival Ink, Acrylic

Foundational Series – Studio Blueprint No. 334 Studio Process Art
Foundational Series – Studio Blueprint No. 334 Studio Process Art

Foundational Series – Studio Blueprint No. 334 Studio Process Art

By Rebecca Wing Sze Lam

Located in STRETTON, AU

Foundational Series – Studio Blueprint No. 334 Dimensions: A2 – 42 × 59.4 cm Medium: Acrylic & Oil Pastel on Premium Archival Paper – Custom Made‑to‑Order Frame Framed Dimensions: A...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Rebecca Wing Sze Lam Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Oil Pastel, Acrylic

Foundational Series – Studio Blueprint No. 333 Studio Process Art
Foundational Series – Studio Blueprint No. 333 Studio Process Art

Foundational Series – Studio Blueprint No. 333 Studio Process Art

By Rebecca Wing Sze Lam

Located in STRETTON, AU

Foundational Series – Studio Blueprint No. 333 Dimensions: A2 – 42 × 59.4 cm Medium: Acrylic & Oil Pastel on Premium Archival Paper – Custom Made‑to‑Order Frame Framed Dimensions: A...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Rebecca Wing Sze Lam Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Oil Pastel, Acrylic

Foundational Series – Studio Blueprint No. 332 Studio Process Art
Foundational Series – Studio Blueprint No. 332 Studio Process Art

Foundational Series – Studio Blueprint No. 332 Studio Process Art

By Rebecca Wing Sze Lam

Located in STRETTON, AU

Foundational Series – Studio Blueprint No. 332 Dimensions: A2 – 42 × 59.4 cm Medium: Acrylic & Oil Pastel on Premium Archival Paper – Custom Made‑to‑Order Frame Framed Dimensions: A...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Rebecca Wing Sze Lam Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Oil Pastel, Acrylic

Foundational Series – Studio Blueprint No. 331 Studio Process Art
Foundational Series – Studio Blueprint No. 331 Studio Process Art

Foundational Series – Studio Blueprint No. 331 Studio Process Art

By Rebecca Wing Sze Lam

Located in STRETTON, AU

Foundational Series – Studio Blueprint No. 331 Dimensions: A2 – 42 × 59.4 cm Medium: Acrylic & Oil Pastel on Premium Archival Paper – Custom Made‑to‑Order Frame Framed Dimension...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Rebecca Wing Sze Lam Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Oil Pastel, Acrylic

Foundational Series Studio Archive No. 325, Female Blue Period Piece
Foundational Series Studio Archive No. 325, Female Blue Period Piece

Foundational Series Studio Archive No. 325, Female Blue Period Piece

By Rebecca Wing Sze Lam

Located in STRETTON, AU

Item Details Title: Foundational Series Studio Archive No. 325 Medium: Acrylic, Oil Crayon, and Oil Pastel on Premium Archival Paper Dimensions: A2 – 420 × 594 mm / 16.5 × 23.4 in Fr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Rebecca Wing Sze Lam Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Oil Crayon, Oil Pastel, Acrylic

Foundational Study No. 25 (A) Poetic Study in Oak and Archival Paper
Foundational Study No. 25 (A) Poetic Study in Oak and Archival Paper

Foundational Study No. 25 (A) Poetic Study in Oak and Archival Paper

By Rebecca Wing Sze Lam

Located in STRETTON, AU

Foundational Studies 25(A) The Composition A refined entry point into the studio’s practice, Foundational Studies 25(A) is a deliberate exploration of form and verse. Executed on ha...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Rebecca Wing Sze Lam Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Crayon, Oil Pastel, Ink, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Pen, Pen...

Foundational Series Studio Archive No. 324, Abstract Expressionist Art
Foundational Series Studio Archive No. 324, Abstract Expressionist Art

Foundational Series Studio Archive No. 324, Abstract Expressionist Art

By Rebecca Wing Sze Lam

Located in STRETTON, AU

Item Details Title: Foundational Series Studio Archive No. 324 Medium: Acrylic, Oil Crayon, and Oil Pastel on Premium Archival Paper Dimensions: A2 – 420 × 594 mm / 16.5 × 23.4 in Fr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Rebecca Wing Sze Lam Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Oil Crayon, Oil Pastel, Acrylic

Foundational Series Studio Archive No. 323 Original Blue Neo-Cubist Art
Foundational Series Studio Archive No. 323 Original Blue Neo-Cubist Art

Foundational Series Studio Archive No. 323 Original Blue Neo-Cubist Art

By Rebecca Wing Sze Lam

Located in STRETTON, AU

Item Details Title: Foundational Series Studio Archive No. 323 Medium: Acrylic, Oil Crayon, and Oil Pastel on Premium Archival Paper Dimensions: A2 – 420 × 594 mm / 16.5 × 23.4 in Fr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Rebecca Wing Sze Lam Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Oil Crayon, Oil Pastel, Acrylic

Foundational Series  Studio Archive No. 302 Acrylic on Archival Paper
Foundational Series  Studio Archive No. 302 Acrylic on Archival Paper

Foundational Series Studio Archive No. 302 Acrylic on Archival Paper

By Rebecca Wing Sze Lam

Located in STRETTON, AU

Artwork Description: Studio Archival No. 302 The Concept Studio Archival No. 302 is a dynamic entry in the artist’s new foundational series—a collection of gestural explorations tha...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Rebecca Wing Sze Lam Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Archival Ink, Acrylic

Foundational Study No. 25 (C) Angular Geometry & Melancholic Visage
Foundational Study No. 25 (C) Angular Geometry & Melancholic Visage

Foundational Study No. 25 (C) Angular Geometry & Melancholic Visage

By Rebecca Wing Sze Lam

Located in STRETTON, AU

Foundational Studies 25(C) The Composition A refined entry point into the studio’s practice, Foundational Studies 25(C) is a deliberate exploration of form and verse. Executed on ha...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Rebecca Wing Sze Lam Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Archival Ink, Acrylic, Ballpoint Pen, Color Pencil, Archival Pigment

Foundational Series No 23C: Minimalist Textural Earth Tone Study
Foundational Series No 23C: Minimalist Textural Earth Tone Study

Foundational Series No 23C: Minimalist Textural Earth Tone Study

By Rebecca Wing Sze Lam

Located in STRETTON, AU

Collectors’ Note: FS No. 23(C) ​FS No. 23(C) is the emotional and figurative resolution of Studio Archive No. 86. Where the previous studies established the linguistic soul and the ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Rebecca Wing Sze Lam Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Glaze, Crayon, Oil Pastel, Ink, Archival Ink, Mixed Media, Acryli...

Foundational Study No. 24(D)  Serpentine Minimalist Abstract Museum Glazed
Foundational Study No. 24(D)  Serpentine Minimalist Abstract Museum Glazed

Foundational Study No. 24(D) Serpentine Minimalist Abstract Museum Glazed

By Rebecca Wing Sze Lam

Located in STRETTON, AU

​The Description ​Foundational Study No. 24(D) represents the final, ethereal evolution of the F.S. 24 series within the Rebecca Wing Sze Lam Atelier. After the structural rigidity o...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Rebecca Wing Sze Lam Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Archival Pigment, Color Pencil, Carbon Pencil, Archival Paper

Foundational Series No 24A: Minimalist Raw Cotton Study
Foundational Series No 24A: Minimalist Raw Cotton Study

Foundational Series No 24A: Minimalist Raw Cotton Study

By Rebecca Wing Sze Lam

Located in STRETTON, AU

Status: ON HOLD Collection: Studio Archive No. 87 Official Release: April 2026 ​This foundational work, FS No. 24(A), is currently reserved and held in the atelier vault. To maintai...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Rebecca Wing Sze Lam Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Glaze, Crayon, Oil Pastel, Ink, Archival Ink, Mixed Media, Acryli...

Foundational Series No 24B: Minimalist Mixed Media Painting
Foundational Series No 24B: Minimalist Mixed Media Painting

Foundational Series No 24B: Minimalist Mixed Media Painting

By Rebecca Wing Sze Lam

Located in STRETTON, AU

Archive Status: FS No. 24(B) ​If FS No. 24(A) was the manifesto of arrival, FS No. 24(B) is the execution of a "silent symmetry." This study documents the transition from linguistic...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Rebecca Wing Sze Lam Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Glaze, Crayon, Oil Pastel, Ink, Archival Ink, Mixed Media, Acryli...

Foundational Study No. 25 (H) The Abstract Idea
Foundational Study No. 25 (H) The Abstract Idea

Foundational Study No. 25 (H) The Abstract Idea

By Rebecca Wing Sze Lam

Located in STRETTON, AU

Foundational Studies 25(H) The Composition A compelling exploration of conceptual spontaneity, Foundational Studies 25(H) documents the raw dialogue between the artist’s hand and a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Rebecca Wing Sze Lam Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Archival Ink, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Color Pencil

Foundational Study No. 25 (G) The Geometry of Grace
Foundational Study No. 25 (G) The Geometry of Grace

Foundational Study No. 25 (G) The Geometry of Grace

By Rebecca Wing Sze Lam

Located in STRETTON, AU

Foundational Studies 25(G) The Composition A poignant progression within the series, Foundational Studies 25(G) shifts the focus toward the nuances of gesture and weight. Executed ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Rebecca Wing Sze Lam Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Archival Ink, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Color Pencil

Foundational Studies 25(D) Elongated Forms & Abstract Gestures
Foundational Studies 25(D) Elongated Forms & Abstract Gestures

Foundational Studies 25(D) Elongated Forms & Abstract Gestures

By Rebecca Wing Sze Lam

Located in STRETTON, AU

Foundational Studies 25(D) The Composition A refined entry point into the studio’s practice, Foundational Studies 25(D) is a deliberate exploration of form and verse. Executed on ha...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Rebecca Wing Sze Lam Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Foundational Series: Studio Archive No. 222 Archival Works on Paper
Foundational Series: Studio Archive No. 222 Archival Works on Paper

Foundational Series: Studio Archive No. 222 Archival Works on Paper

By Rebecca Wing Sze Lam

Located in STRETTON, AU

Foundational Series: Studio Archive No. 222 The Work "Studio Archive No. 223" is a compelling study of introspection and the architectural weight of the solitary figure. As part of...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Rebecca Wing Sze Lam Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Archival Paper, Acrylic, Oil Pastel

F.S Studio Archive No. 222: Figuration in Burnt Sienna and Earth Pigment
F.S Studio Archive No. 222: Figuration in Burnt Sienna and Earth Pigment

F.S Studio Archive No. 222: Figuration in Burnt Sienna and Earth Pigment

By Rebecca Wing Sze Lam

Located in STRETTON, AU

Foundational Series Studio Archive No. 222: Mixed Media Figuration in Burnt Sienna and Earth Pigments The Work "Foundational Series Studio Archive No. 222" is a powerful exploratio...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Rebecca Wing Sze Lam Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper

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