Collector Series | Tensile | Her 020624
Rebecca Wing Sze Lam
: A Dialogue of Tension and Fluidity
​Her 020624 represents a definitive milestone in the artist’s exploration of the "Urban Primitive." Moving beyond traditional canvas, this work is executed on Raw Industrial Calico—a substrate chosen for its historical weight and its unapologetic, porous honesty.
​In a departure from standard studio practices, the textile has undergone High-Pressure Pneumatic Tensioning. This mechanical process transforms the raw fiber into a rigid, drum-tight architectural plane, eliminating the organic sagging typically associated with large-scale textiles. The result is a work that possesses the structural permanence of a panel with the soft, seed-flecked warmth of natural unbleached cotton.
​The Composition: Internal Architecture
​A masterclass in gestural economy, Her 020624 navigates the psychological space between the body and the city. The "one-take" linework is a record of absolute gestural honesty; on raw calico, the pigment is absorbed instantly into the fiber, leaving no room for correction. This "irreversible mark-making" serves as a metaphor for the permanence of memory within the fleeting nature of urban stasis.
​Technical Specifications & Provenance
​Substrate: Raw, Unbleached Industrial Cotton, mechanically tensioned via high-pressure pneumatic system.
​Medium: Pigment-rich Archival Acrylic and Carbon Suspension.
​Structure: Professional 40mm Gallery Profile; Heavy-duty kiln-dried internal bracing to maintain permanent tensile integrity.
​Finish: Treated with a PH-neutral de-acidification barrier and a matte UV-absorbent shield (Glass-free presentation).
​Authentication: Accompanied by a bespoke Certificate of Authenticity from the Rebecca Wing Sze Lam Atelier.
​Pedigree: Artist’s works are featured in high-profile architectural contexts (The Block, BINGE) and held in private collections globally.