Siblings’ artworks take flight

THE work of Linton sculptor Lyn Lambeth will be in full flight when she presents a collection of pieces in Ballarat next month.

A shared exhibition with her photographer brother, Paul Lambeth, the showcase called Flight has been inspired by the natural world, like birds and plants.

“My feature sculpture is a full-sized wedgetail eagle with its wings outstretched, made from wire, recycled fabric from men’s ties, and eco-dyed lace,” she said.

“It’s quite an imposing bird, which will be in the front window. Apart from that, there’s a range of other Victorian birds in varying sizes, from little wrens to magpies, and egrets.”

Mr Lambeth’s A1 and A2-sized photos are set to take a close, detailed look at subjects like plants and seeds, with an almost-abstract affect.

“The process of photography can be a very fast method of making images; a fraction of a second in fact,” he said. “A fabulous power of the medium, also a limitation.

“By sitting quietly for hours, or at times days, I slow the process of seeing. Rummaging around in the primordial detail gives me a sense of being close to life.

“I think of my images as facsimiles of experience; my experience.”

He will also present his drone shots which capture neutral-coloured landscapes from the air.

“They’re all in earthy tones, which go so well with my birds,” Ms Lambeth said.

“It’s good for me to exhibit my sculptures with 2D work, which can take up the wall space.”

Apart since they were young, only recently have the Lambeth siblings been living in close geographic proximity.

Up until two years ago, Ms Lambeth was still living in Darwin, but although they were separated, the brother and sister have grown to be alike.

“It’s a good opportunity for both of us to just showcase how similar our art is in some ways,” she said.

“Sometimes when siblings sing, they harmonise, and in a lot of ways, I think our work complements each other, even though we’ve led such entirely different lives.”

Ms Lambeth is a former professional fisher, and a marine environment advocate.

Now a member of Linton Craft Group, she creates her mixed media work at home in the town, mainly out of recycled materials.

The exhibition will be held at the Old Butchers Shop Gallery from Saturday 2 September until Sunday 24 September. The gallery will be open each weekend from 12pm to 3pm.