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CREATIVE LABORATORY   WHEN THE HEAVEN DREAMS, 2024 MIXED TECHNIQUE 40X60 IN. | 102X152 CM.



         CIRQUE DE LA LUNE /CIRCUS OF THE MOON, 2024 MIXED TECHNIQUE 40X60 IN. | 102X152 CM.
         THE ASTONISHING MYSTERY OF THE UNIVERSAL DANCE, 2024 MIXED TECHNIQUE 60X40 IN. | 152X102 CM.

         THE LAST SUPPER, 2021 MIXED TECHNIQUE 50X70 IN. | 127X178 CM.

         SCREAMING SILENTLY IN SPACE, 2024 MIX TECHNIQUE 70X50 IN. | 178X127 CM.


                                    STEVEN LAMB
                                    Lives and works in Montreal, Canada
                                    http://www.stevenlambart.com

         Steven Lamb, a renowned artist based in Montreal, has consistently
         demonstrated a unique ability to blend the abstract with the
         tangible. His work, often inspired by dreams and the subconscious,
         explores themes of surrealism and fantasy, pushing the boundaries
         of traditional art forms. Lamb’s use of vivid colors and intricate
         patterns captures the viewer’s imagination, inviting them to delve
         deeper into the narrative of each piece. His exploration of universal
         themes such as the human desire for knowledge, the struggle
         against adversity, and the quest for spiritual growth resonates with
         a wide audience. His work is a testament to his boundless creativity
         and his commitment to pushing the envelope in the art world.

























                                                               THE ASTONISHING MYSTERY OF THE UNIVERSAL DANCE: This artwork captures the
                                                              universe’s rhythmic patterns, akin to a cosmic ballet. The Creator is portrayed joyfully
                                                              engaging in creation, inviting viewers to marvel at life’s intricate web and find beauty in
                                                              the dance of creation.
                                                               WHEN THE HEAVEN DREAMS: A profound connection with the spiritual or divine, a state
                                                              of deep introspection, spiritual growth, and a longing for transcendence beyond earthly
                                                              existence, offering insights into one’s innermost thoughts, feelings, and aspirations.
                                                               CIRQUE DE LA LUNE, CIRCUS OF THE MOON: Influenced by Freud’s philosophy and the
                                                              surrealists’ focus on dream reflections, the work explores the intersection of surrealism
                                                              and fantasy, transforming the alienation of life’s circus into a realistic painting.
                                                               THE LAST SUPPER: Drawing inspiration from da Vinci’s “The Last Supper,” this
                                                              provocative piece invites viewers to engage with its symbolism and interpretations,
                                                              fostering open dialogue and reflection, and encouraging a diverse conversation about
                                                              its implications for contemporary politics and society.
                                                               SCREAMING SILENTLY IN SPACE: This artwork captures the silent march of vivid,
                                                              carnival-dressed creatures into an empty space, symbolizing accidental evolution and
                                                              the emergence of consciousness, while posing deep philosophical questions about
                                                              existence, and the existential threats that come with consciousness.

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