Oil Painting

Trisha Lambi

Renowned for vibrant oil paintings, Trisha Lambi’s inspiration is light's effect on form, infusing emotions into her work.

Artist Profile

Renowned for vibrant oil paintings, Trisha Lambi’s inspiration is light’s effect on form, infusing emotions into her work. She has exhibited globally, including representing Australia at the Guangzhou Art Fair and showcasing in California and New York.

She has completed artist residencies in France and Crete, where she painted a mural in the old town of Heraklion. Her work has graced “The Block,” and she has received awards in international competitions, including the American Art Awards.

Lambi spent 2022 creating a series of paintings for a mosaic mural documenting the Charters Towers Gold Rush.

Recent notable recognition include participation in the 2023 Clayton Utz Art Prize and Kennedy Prize, 2024 Doyles Art Award and 2024 Australian Street Art Awards

Lambi’s career is marked by her distinctive style and emotional depth, making her a significant figure in contemporary art. Her works continue to inspire a global audience.

Artist Interview

What medium do you work with, and why have you chosen them?

I work in oils as I love their buttery consistency and forgiving nature. I often use my hands instead of a brush to apply the paint and I think this earthy involvement with the medium brings sensuality to my work.

How does your artwork get from initial concept to exhibition stage?

In the first instance I am inspired by light on form. If I see light splashing on an object in a certain way, usually dramatic, I find myself itching to paint it and I can't wait to begin. My daughter is my muse for my figurative work and we do photoshoots every so often where I will dress her up and snap away. I will then go through them and see where the photos take me. Once I have a concrete idea I'll create a montage from various reference photos and start painting.

Can you tell us a little more about your creative working environment/studio?

For many years I would set up my painting space in the kitchen after the kids went to school however when we built our home in 2011 I included a studio, and I love it. It has a view of the Brisbane River and the everchanging light on the ghost gums lining it is very inspiring and peaceful at the same time.