Lara Chamberlain who is so adept at recreating the human form
and is particularly good at the nude, is here showing some of here recent works.
That she is strongly influenced by the great Auguste Rodin is evident in nearly all she does. Her avid following is world wide and enthusiastic and fortunately she makes enough to satisfy them with usually just enough for us all to benefit.
Her depiction of Body Language is something many artists attempt but seldome achieve with such seemingly effortless skill.
About the art process and philosophy
I have a fundamental artistic belief that sculpting is about expressing truth. Thus, it is important for my work to capture, incorporate, and convey what I perceive in every moment. However, I believe that the perception of the truth is both an external and internal process. My understanding of a piece and the subsequent representation of that piece are constantly in flux. In order for me to illustrate truth in a sculpture, I am driven not only to communicate my interpretation of that truth, but also the truth of the model, the moment, and the piece itself. I believe the essence of truth can only be found in the representation of all these layers, which are equally real and valid.
While my goal for truth is personal, I also hope it will engage the viewer in conversation with my work. My hope is that when one views my art, he or she will see not only the physical form, also the energy and truth that it embodies.
About the artist
I have loved and practiced various forms of art ever since I was a child. I used some of this creative energy during my collegiate studies at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, where I earned a BA degree in Graphic Communication in 1991.
In 1995 I traveled to India, where I rediscovered my passion for sculpture. I enrolled in courses at a college in Calcutta, and began my training in ancient bronze casting. Upon returning to the US, I furthered my studies in figurative sculpture, working under the French instructor, Marianne Groh. It was here that I honed my technique of capturing the essence and energy of the human body in motion.
Today I live with my family in Santa Cruz, California. I sculpt full-time along with running a school for Zen and martial arts.
Sculptures by Lara Chamberlain
Credentials
Qualifications
1991 BS degree in Graphic Communication, California Polytechnic San Luis Obisbo
1995 Presidency College for Art, Sculpture Studies of Dokra, Calcutta, India. No degree earned.
1996 - 2001 Private studies Mary Ann Groh,1991 BS degree in Graphic Communication, California Polytechnic San Luis Obisbo
1995 Presidency College for Art, Sculpture Studies of Dokra, Calcutta, India. No degree earned.
1996 - 2001 Private studies Mary Ann Groh
Lara Chamberlain is highly inspired by Rodin`s work and has studied his life and work extensively.
