Sculpture by Nick Lamb

My work primarily reflects my interest in the natural world. Though especially drawn to raptors I am fascinated by all life forms. My aim is to capture the inner essence of the subject through expression and movement whilst trying to maintain a light touch.

Home	1948	Born. Cambridge, England.
Bronze	1965-68	Trained as a graphic designer at the Berkshire College of Art, England.
Stone	1973	Started woodcarving for pleasure.
Wood	1983	"Woodworker" show-gold medal and Best in Show.
email Nick	1983	Was commisioned to carve my first netsuke by a private collector.
	1984	"Woodworker" show-gold medal.
	1988	Became a full-time wood sculptor
	1994	Four netsuke and four ojime were selected for the "Treasured Miniatures" exhibition at the British Museum and latter at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
	1995	Moved to U.S.A.
	1995	Several netsuke and ojime included in an exhibition at the Salt and Tobacco Museum, Tokyo, Japan.
	1997	Several pieces included in "Contemporary Netsuke: Miniature Sculpture from Japan and Beyond" at the Bowers Museum, Santa Anna, CA.
	1997	Work included in an exhibition at the Museum of East Asian Art, Berlin, Germany.
	1997	Started making larger sculptures and exhibiting them at the Stewart Kummer Gallery,Gualala, CA.
	1998	Work included in "The Japanese Art of Miniature Carving" at the Minneapolis Intitute of Art, MN.
	1999	Netsuke included in an exhibition at the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, Cornell University, NY.
	2001	Netsuke and ojime in an exhibition at the Chiba City Museum of Art, Chiba, Japan.
	2003	Contemporary Netsuke: The HIH Prince Takamado Collection", Salt and Tobacco Museum, Tokyo, Japan.
	2004	My first bronze, "Merlin" selected for "North American Sculpture Exhibition", Golden, CO.
	2007	Two netsuke selected for inclusion in an exhibition at the Museum of Art and Design, New York, NY.

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