WCC In Conversation: Dan Lam | Exhibition & Artist Talk

West Chelsea Contemporary is pleased to invite you to mid-show celebration of , featuring Dan Lam in conversation on Saturday, July 18th from 2-4pm.

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What once hid beneath the bed now sits beside us, within us, softened by time, memory, and affection. MONSTERS is an imaginative exploration of the monster across contemporary art. Through painting, sculpture, and the creation of character-driven worlds, the artists in this exhibition transform fantastical creatures into symbols of comfort, curiosity, and self-expression.

Gabriela Noelle builds immersive realms with larger than life companions that spark curiosity and offer comfort. Bibi Lei creates tactile, whimsical dreamscapes where playful creatures invite wonder and delight. Mr B Baby transforms adversity into joyful characters whose cracks bloom into symbols of resilience, growth, and belonging.

Tony Pharo's creatures serve as alter egos, exploring the instinctive and liberating forces that shape our inner dimensions. Adam Handler's patchwork-like figures balance loneliness and tenderness, revealing the quiet beauty of connection. A special mid-show feature Dan Lam extends the exploration through her unmistakable biomorphic forms that are at once alluring, playful, and reflective of the soft, messy realities of human life.

Together, these artists reimagine the monster as both a companion and as a mirror — reflecting the parts of ourselves that remain curious, vulnerable, resilient, and open to enchantment. After all, some companions stay with us for life. West Chelsea Contemporary invites you to discover your companion, perhaps it is a version of yourself that has been waiting to be uncovered.

Meet your inner monster.

Book a private appointment to learn more.