Dan Lam

About

Sculptor known for creating works reminiscent of sea urchins, alien blobs and chemical spills. Her sculptures are made with materials such as polyurethane foam, glittering crystals, acrylic paint and epoxy resin.

Before Fame

She began posting her art on Instagram in May 2013. 

Trivia

In 2016, her following on Instagram grew rapidly and included celebrities such as Miley Cyrus.

Family Life

She has Vietnamese ancestry. Her parents fled Vietnam in 1986. She was born in a refugee camp in Bataan, Philippines before her family moved to Houston, Texas.

Associated With

Artists who have inspired her work include Eva Hesse, Claes Oldenburg and Lynda Benglis.