Foundational Series Studio Blueprint No 221

Acrylic, Paper (Requires Framing)

11.8in (W) x 16.5in (H) x 0in (D)

Signed Certificate of Authenticity

(Requires Framing)

$1,370

Arrives 15–15 Oct

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Artwork Description

Foundational Series: Studio Blueprint No. 221

The Work
"Studio Blueprint No. 221" is a compelling study of introspection and the architectural weight of the solitary figure. As part of the Foundational Series, this work deconstructs the seated form, stripping away anatomical detail to focus on the "blueprint" of a quiet, internal moment. The composition is defined by a grounded, triangular stability, suggesting a figure deeply anchored in thought or repose.

The piece is executed on gessoed archival canvas paper. The heavy, pre-primed surface allows the acrylic layers of deep burgundy, earthy ochre, and muted moss green to sit with a rich, matte density. These tonal fields are structured by aggressive, architectural lines of oil pastel, which carve out the figure's silhouette and provide a sharp, descriptive contrast to the fluid, gestural paint beneath.

Technical Specifications

•⁠ ⁠Series: Foundational Series (Studio Blueprint)

•⁠ ⁠Medium: Professional Acrylic and Heavy Oil Pastel

•⁠ ⁠Support: Gessoed Archival Canvas Paper

•⁠ ⁠Dimensions: 297 x 420 mm (Designed to fit standard A3 framing)

•⁠ ⁠Signature: Signed and numbered on the reverse to maintain the minimalist, unencumbered aesthetic of the frontal composition.

Collector’s Note on Framing
This original work is sold unframed, offering you the flexibility to choose a finish that suits your interior. To maintain the "Studio Blueprint" aesthetic and capture a "Quiet Luxury" feel, I recommend a float mount (where the artwork appears to hover) inside a slim-profile walnut shadow-box frame with non-reflective glass. This presentation honors the archival nature of the canvas paper and ensures the raw, tactile edges—a defining characteristic of this series—remain fully visible and cast a subtle, sophisticated shadow.

Shipping & Handling
Given the heavy, impasto-like application of the oil pastels and the structural integrity of the canvas paper, this work will be shipped flat in a reinforced, moisture-sealed archival mailer. Shipping flat ensures the artwork arrives in pristine gallery condition, ready for immediate professional framing.

Artist Bio

Contemporary Minimalist | From Gestural Studies to Masterworks

​About the Artist:
​Rebecca Wing Sze Lam is a Brisbane-based contemporary artist whose work is a refined exploration of subconscious intuition and primordial form. Known for her reclusive and deeply focused studio practice, Rebecca’s art serves as a silent conduit between the artist’s inner landscape and the collector’s space.
​While her premier, large-scale masterworks on museum-grade linen are represented via 1stDibs, her presence on Bluethumb offers collectors an exclusive look into her Formative Series and Experimental Gestural Studies. These works on canvas and paper capture the raw, energetic origins of her minimalist style.
​Rebecca’s work is held in private collections globally and is featured in prominent public installations, including the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital. Her practice continues to evolve, prioritizing archival integrity, emotive depth, and the sophisticated beauty of the unspoken mark.