Dan Lam Wisp, 2025

Dan Lam’s Wisp is a striking embodiment of her fascination with the tension between attraction and repulsion. The sculpture drapes fluidly over the edge of a surface, its gradient shifting from vibrant orange and pink to cool blue, creating a hypnotic transition that feels both organic and synthetic. Covered in meticulously placed spikes, Wisp combines softness of form with sharp texture, prompting viewers to question their instinct to touch. Lam’s use of color and texture transforms the piece into a living organism of sorts—playful, surreal, and otherworldly. The work captures her ongoing exploration of sensory contradiction, where beauty and discomfort coexist in perfect equilibrium.