Artist Reception: Bonnie Lambert

Unitarian Universalist Community Church of Santa Monica will host a reception for artist Bonnie Lambert, whose paintings are featured on our Art Wall in October. The event will be held after our worship service on Sunday, October 6, 2024, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm in Forbes Hall.

Through her vibrant palette and expressive brushstrokes, Bonnie portrays the essence of the urban experience.

Expressionist oil painter Bonnie Lambert studied art for two years in night classes at The Art Center School of Design in Pasadena, California, before she met her mentor—museum-collected artist Margaret Garcia—in 2009.

Since Lambert’s first solo show in 2011, she has participated in more than 85 shows and exhibitions, including solo exhibits at the Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum (2017, Mesa, AZ), The City of Burbank Creative Arts Center Gallery (2016), ChimMaya Art Gallery (2016, Los Angeles), the Jean Deleage Art Gallery (2014, Los Angeles), and The Art Depot & the Fontana City Hall (2022, Fontana). Group exhibitions include The Santa Paula Art Museum, The Lines Gallery (Bergamot Station, Santa Monica), the TAG Gallery (LA Open Exhibition), 1315 Studios (Chelsea, NYC), Sacramento Fine Arts Center, and many more.

Lambert was a professional actress for nearly two decades. Her theatrical background lends natural drama and mystery to her work, as well as joy and celebration.

My artistic language is expressed through a bright, vibrant palette, a diverse mix of highlights and radiance, and energetic brushstrokes. My paintings are inspired by twilight at rush hour in quiet neighborhoods, small communities and in throbbing business districts. Signatures of my works are power towers and telephone lines slicing through the sky.

I’m fascinated by the tension and connection between nature and the hand-of-man. Extremes of light and shadow in ordinary locations and situations spark my imagination. They combine to express my vision of an essence of the urban experience. I challenge myself to observe my surroundings with fresh eyes and, through my paintings, express wonder in the constantly changing world—rich in life, vibrant color, and beauty.

The reception is free and open to the public, and the artist will donate a percentage of her profits to support our congregation.

The exhibit is generally open on Sunday mornings after 10:00 am. For all inquiries, please contact our Art Committee.