Biography
"Huy Lam's work, influenced by meditative practices, serves as both a reflection of and a response to the challenges of the modern world. Through his thoughtful compositions and material choices, Lam seeks to create a sense of balance and healing for himself and his audience."
- Tak Pham, from the essay, Yielding to Art: Huy Lam's Journey of Reflection and Balance.
Huy Lam is a multi-disciplinary artist based in Toronto. Born in Vietnam, Lam’s practice is rooted in an ongoing fascination with non-verbal communication, with an emphasis on process-based construction that is informed by his meditation practice. Having established a distinctive aesthetic from his precision of hand, the artist creates meticulously collaged works on paper, alongside finely balanced sculptures made from wood and fine metals. As a self-taught wood and metal-worker, Lam looks to celebrate the natural, diverse, and malleable qualities of his medium, with a focus on materiality and tactility. Using his experience as a professional photographer, Lam applies his understanding of light and exacting composition to his calculative designs, resulting in an illusion of form, dimension and space.
Huy Lam is a graduate in Photography from Humber College, and worked as a professional and sought-after agency photographer for over a decade. This field allowed him to travel extensively, while developing personal projects in a variety of media. In addition to 2D works, Lam is a self-taught sculptor and woodworker. His sculptural work includes wall-mounted and free-standing works, custom furniture, and lighting. Lam’s artwork has been exhibited in Canada, Japan, and the US. In 2024, his first major institutional solo exhibition, Yield, was held at Grimsby Public Art Gallery. Lam’s work is present in various private and corporate collections including the Scotiabank Art Collection, Telus, Earl's Restaurant, and Canopy Hotel collections. Lam is represented by United Contemporary and Gallery Ether (Tokyo, Japan).
Works
Comfort Zone, 202416 x 12 in.Huy LamCollage on cotton-rag paper, framed in walnut shadow-box with UV anti-reflective glassCAD 1,400.00- Cozy Vibes, 202416 x 12 in.Huy LamCollage on cotton-rag paper, framed in walnut shadow-box with UV anti-reflective glassCAD 1,400.00
- Distinct Flavor, 202412 x 16 in.Huy LamCollage on cotton-rag paper, framed in walnut shadow-box with UV anti-reflective glassSold
- Exceptionally Smooth, 202412 x 16 in.Huy LamCollage on cotton-rag paper, framed in walnut shadow-box with UV anti-reflective glassCAD 1,400.00
- Extend Your Stay, 202412 x 16 in.Huy LamCollage on cotton-rag paper, framed in walnut shadow-box with UV anti-reflective glassSold
- Feast for the Eyes, 202412 x 42 in.Huy LamCollage on cotton-rag paperCAD 1,800.00
- Hand-Held Treats, 202412 x 16 in.Huy LamCollage on cotton-rag paper, framed in walnut shadow-box with UV anti-reflective glassSold
- Land on the Extraordinary I, 202416 x 12 in.Huy LamCollage on cotton-rag paper, framed in bleached maple with UV anti-reflective glassSold
- Satisfy Your Hunger, 202416 x 12 in.Huy LamCollage on cotton-rag paper, framed in walnut shadow-box with UV anti-reflective glassCAD 1,400.00
- Seasonal Parental Guidance, 202416 x 12 in.Huy LamCollage on cotton-rag paper, framed in bleached maple with UV anti-reflective glassSold
- Seeking Grace, 202420 x 67 x .75 in.Huy LamBrass and steelCAD 5,600.00
- Serves 1, 202424 x 18 in.Huy LamCollage on cotton-rag paper, framed in white shadow-box with UV anti-reflective glassCAD 2,400.00
- Serves 12, 202416 x 12 in.Huy LamCollage on cotton-rag paper, framed in white shadow-box with UV anti-reflective glassCAD 1,400.00
- Serves 4, 202416 x 12 in.Huy LamCollage on cotton-rag paper, framed in white shadow-box with UV anti-reflective glassCAD 1,400.00
- Serves 6, 202416 x 12 in.Huy LamCollage on cotton-rag paper, framed in white shadow-box with UV anti-reflective glassCAD 1,400.00
- She Awaited Her Fate with Equanimity, 2024Brass, copper and aluminumHuy Lam44 x 32 x 3/8 in.CAD 7,400.00
- Shrouded in Mystery , 202442 x 32 in,Huy LamCollage on cotton-rag paperCAD 4,500.00
- Treats Flavored II, 202416 x 12 in.Huy LamCollage on cotton-rag paper, framed in walnut shadow-box with UV anti-reflective glassCAD 1,400.00
- Yield, 202415 x 51 x 4 in.Huy LamBrass, copper, Navajo skipperCAD 9,500.00
- Sky High I, 202316 x 12 in.Huy LamCollage on cotton-rag paperCAD 1,400.00
- Sky High III, 202316 x 12 in.Huy LamCollage on cotton-rag paperCAD 1,400.00
- Cloud, 202272 x 6 x 8.5 in.Huy LamHanging bleached oakCAD 8,800.00
- Eclipse, 202270 x 15.5 x 3 in.Huy LamWalnutSold
- Event Horizon, 20228 x 38 x 4.5 in.Huy LamBleached oakSold
- Every Ounce Counts II, 202216 x 12 in.Huy LamCollage on cotton-rag paper, framed in bleached maple shadow-box with UV anti-reflective glassCAD 1,400.00
- Gold and Purple Pill, 202244 x 44 x 1.5 in.Huy LamPainted MDFCAD 10,000.00
- Infused Pill III, 202216 x 12 in.Huy LamCollage on cotton-rag paper, framed in bleached maple shadow-box with UV anti-reflective glassCAD 1,400.00
- Infused Pill V, 202216 x 12 in.Huy LamCollage on cotton-rag paper, framed in bleached maple shadow-box with UV anti-reflective glassCAD 1,400.00
- Orange Blue Pill, 202216 x 12 in.Huy LamCollage on cotton-rag paper, framed in bleached maple shadow-box with UV anti-reflective glassCAD 1,400.00
- Paperclip No. 1, 202218 x 4.5 x 6 in.Huy LamBleached oakCAD 3,200.00
- Rise, 202229 x 10 x 5 in.Huy LamBleached poplar woodCAD 3,800.00
- Slope, 202260 x 21 x 1.5 in.Huy LamPainted MDFCAD 8,500.00
- Tangled No. 5, 202216 x 12 in.Huy LamCollage on cotton-rag paper, framed in bleached maple shadow-box with UV anti-reflective glassCAD 1,400.00
- Tangled No. 6, 202216 x 12 in.Huy LamCollage on cotton-rag paper, framed in bleached maple shadow-box with UV anti-reflective glassCAD 1,400.00
- Turquoise Pill, 202244 x 44 x 1.5 in.Huy LamPainted MDFCAD 10,000.00
- Yellow Purple Pill, 202216 x 12 in.Huy LamCollage on cotton-rag paper, framed in bleached maple shadow-box with UV anti-reflective glassCAD 1,400.00
- Elevate No. 6, 202136 x 13 in.Huy LamOak and brassCAD 3,200.00
- Pina Brava, 202124 x 18 in.Huy LamCollage on cotton-rag paperCAD 2,400.00
- Resilience, 202125 x 12 x 8 in.,Huy LamPolished stainless steel,CAD 7,000.00
- Whiskey Business II, 202124 x 18 in.Huy LamCollage on cotton-rag paperCAD 2,400.00
- Plot Twist, 201924 x 14 x 6 in.Huy LamWood and brassCAD 3,400.00
- The Don Says Hello40 x 30.5 in.Huy LamCollage on cotton-rag paper, framed in bleached maple shadow-box with UV anti-reflective glassCAD 5,200.00
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Events
Foire Plural 2025
Grand Quay, Montreal10 - 13 Apr 2025We are thrilled to announce our return to Foire Plural , taking place April 11–13 at the Grand Quay in Montreal! Hosted by the Contemporary...Read more
Foire Plural 2024
Grand Quay, Montreal11 - 14 Apr 2024Plural celebrates the best of contemporary art in Canada. Formerly known as the Papier Art Fair, Plural is organized by the Contemporary Art Galleries Association...Read more
Art Toronto 2023
Toronto Metro Convention Centre26 - 29 Oct 2023United Contemporary is thrilled to be participating in Art Toronto 2023, which takes place at the Metro Convention Centre from October 26 – 29, 2023....Read more
Foire Plural 2023
Grand Quay, Montreal21 - 23 Apr 2023Plural celebrates the best of contemporary art in Canada. Formerly known as the Papier Art Fair, Plural is organized by the Contemporary Art Galleries Association...Read more
Foire Papier 2022
Grand Quay, Montreal 26 - 28 Aug 2022We are thrilled to be again particiating with a United Contemporary booth at the 2022 edition of Foire Papier. Hosted by AGAC, the fair takes...Read more
Foire Papier 2021
Grand Quay, Montreal26 - 28 Nov 2021United Contemporary is thrilled to be participating at the upcoming Papier Art Fair this November. The 14th edition of the Papier Fair will happen in...Read more
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Exhibitions
Foire Plural 2025
Grand Quay, Montreal11 - 13 Apr 2025We are thrilled to announce our return to Foire Plural , taking place April 11–13 at the Grand Quay in Montreal! Hosted by the Contemporary Art Galleries Association (AGAC), this...Read moreThe Paper Show
Anahita Akhavan, Stefan Berg, Huy Lam, Suzanne Nacha, Meghan Price, Badanna Zack16 Jan - 15 Feb 2025Anahita Akhavan, Stefan Berg, Huy Lam, Suzanne Nacha, Meghan Price, and Badanna Zack To kick off the new year, we are thrilled to present The Paper Show , a group...Read moreHuy Lam at the Grimsby Public Art Gallery
Yield27 Aug - 16 Nov 2024Marking Huy Lam’s first major solo exhibition in a public art gallery, Yield, explores material-based practice, wellness culture, and photographic theory. Primarily utilizing collage and sculpture, 2d and 3d forms...Read moreHuy Lam
Conduit15 Sep - 8 Oct 2022Born in Vietnam, Huy Lam’s practice is rooted in an ongoing fascination with non-verbal communication, with an emphasis on process based construction that is informed by his inherent curiosity and...Read moreFoire Papier 2022
Grand Quay, Montreal25 - 28 Aug 2022We are thrilled to be again particiating with a United Contemporary booth at the 2022 edition of Foire Papier. Hosted by AGAC, the fair takes place at the Grand Quay...Read moreFrom the Inside (Looking Out)
Group Show20 Jan - 5 Feb 2022Featuring the work by seven artists, From the Inside (Looking Out) honours the concept of home and its ability to shield, nurture, and nourish our identities, while remaining as a...Read moreHuy Lam
Autumn Series (Online Feature)2 Dec 2021 - 29 Jan 2022Multi-disciplinary artist Huy Lam, presents Autumn Series, a new exploration in the medium of collage. Applying his distinctive precision of hand previously devoted to his sculptural practice, using wood, brass...Read moreArt Toronto
29 Oct - 7 Nov 2021United Contemporary is pleased to be participating in Art Toronto for the third year, with a virtual booth as part of this years hybrid event. The online fair will be...Read moreCurbside Pick-up
Group Show5 Dec 2020 - 13 Mar 2021After 3 months+ of being locked down, the door finally opens for Curbside Pickup , a group show featuring artwork by all your favourite UC artists. We are so excited...Read moreArt Toronto 2020
28 Oct - 8 Nov 2020United Contemporary is pleased to participate in Art Toronto 2020, this year taking place online from October 28 - November 8. United Contemporary will present a selection of virtually, and...Read moreArt Toronto 2019
25 - 27 Oct 2019United Contemporary is exhibiting at Booth C49 during the Art Toronto art fair at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. United Contemporary’s concept for their Art Toronto presentation is The Space...Read moreThe Space Between
Group Show19 Oct - 2 Nov 2019The Space Between , a group show of gallery artists Stefan Berg, Amanda Clyne, Sarah Dinnick, Huy Lam, Meghan Price, Suzanne Nacha and Gordon Shadrach. Curated to complement the work...Read moreAshwini Gupte & Huy Lam
Greenland is Blue17 - 26 May 2019Greenland is Blue is an exploration of Nature’s curiosities, specifically those found in the Arctic. These northern landscapes are remote, with minimal human context to help us comprehend the enormity...Read more
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