A Speck in the Ellipsis : Sophie Lampert

Lampert’s sculptural works operate as abstract portraits, highlighting the achievements of accomplished women throughout history. They range from creative visionaries to the often unrecognised support roles women have played in innovation across science, humanities and the arts.

The exhibition title refers to omissions that punctuate historical narratives where contributions by women have been forgotten, ignored or claimed by others. Rather than appearing in the spotlight, they have been relegated to the dot, dot, dot trailing at the end of a thought, appearing only as a tiny speck in the ellipsis.

Through this exhibition, Lampert seeks to refocus the spotlight and generate recognition for achievements and discoveries that were never peripheral, but foundational. Upholstered in black velvet and intricately adorned with bead embroidery, the works draw on the histories of textiles and craft, practices traditionally embedded within female experience.