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04 INTERVIEWS AND CONVERSATIONS
Interviews & Conversations brings together dialogues, reflections and published interviews that offer insight into Chelsea Jean Lamm's artistic philosophy, creative process and evolving perspective on contemporary art, wearable sculpture, craftsmanship and the future of fashion.
2026
Forbes Austria Interview: "Eintauchen in eine andere Welt", Vienna, Austria | 30th of June 2026
Vienna, Austria | 30th of June 2026
Title:
"Eintauchen in eine andere Welt"
Publication:
Forbes Austria
Category:
Interview and Conversations
Author:
Katharina Strnadl
Publication Date:
30th of June 2026
Location:
Vienna, Austria (Forbes Austria)
Featured Practice:
Chelsea Jean Lamm Atelier
Languages:
German
Photographer:
Nina Zimolong
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Archive Description:
Chelsea Jean Lamm Atelier was featured in Forbes Austria in an editorial examining the role of craftsmanship, Cultural Couture and material transformation within contemporary artistic practice. The article introduces the atelier's research-driven approach to translating original fine art collages into sculptural wearable artworks, while reflecting on themes of responsible making, material memory and the enduring value of the human hand in an increasingly automated world.
Title:
"Eintauchen in eine andere Welt"
Publication:
Forbes Austria
Category:
Interview and Conversations
Author:
Katharina Strnadl
Publication Date:
30th of June 2026
Location:
Vienna, Austria (Forbes Austria)
Featured Practice:
Chelsea Jean Lamm Atelier
Languages:
German
Photographer:
Nina Zimolong
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Archive Description:
Chelsea Jean Lamm Atelier was featured in Forbes Austria in an editorial examining the role of craftsmanship, Cultural Couture and material transformation within contemporary artistic practice. The article introduces the atelier's research-driven approach to translating original fine art collages into sculptural wearable artworks, while reflecting on themes of responsible making, material memory and the enduring value of the human hand in an increasingly automated world.
Random Photo Journal Interview: "Chelsea Jean Lamm: A Visionary at the Intersection of Art, Fashion & Movement", Cape Town, South Africa | 8th of November 2025
Publication:
Random Photo Journal
Author:
Random Photo Journal Editorial
Date:
8 November 2025
Category:
Interviews & Conversations
Location:
Cape Town, South Africa
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Archive Description:
Published by Random Photo Journal, this feature presents Chelsea Jean Lamm's artistic practice through the lens of wearable art, Visual Optimism and Ethical Responsibility. Rather than separating fashion, sculpture and movement into individual disciplines, the article explores how they converge within a multidisciplinary practice rooted in craftsmanship, material transformation and cultural dialogue.
It reflects on Chelsea Jean Lamm's belief that garments can carry history, memory and hope, positioning clothing as a contemporary artistic medium rather than simply an object of fashion.
Alongside the interview, the publication documents a collaborative photographic series created with South African photographer Jacques Weyers on the outskirts of Cape Town. Emerging from a shared intention to portray the work honestly and in close dialogue with South African culture, the project became an exploration of trust, collaboration and collective authorship. Together with model Nomvelo Mabaso, make-up artist Sam Scarborough and collage artist Ashley Elizabeth Lamm, the feature celebrates the creative process itself ~ demonstrating how independent artistic voices can converge to create new cultural narratives grounded in place, material and shared vision.
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Image Credits:
Photography: Jacques Weyers
Garments: "Phoenix" (2023), "Lepus" (2023), "Cassiopeia" (2025), "Victima" (2025), Chelsea Jean Lamm in collaboration with Ashley Elizabeth Lamm
Original Collages: Ashley Elizabeth Lamm
Model: Nomvelo Mabaso
Make-Up: Sam Scarborough
Publication: Random Photo Journal, November 2025
Random Photo Journal
Author:
Random Photo Journal Editorial
Date:
8 November 2025
Category:
Interviews & Conversations
Location:
Cape Town, South Africa
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Archive Description:
Published by Random Photo Journal, this feature presents Chelsea Jean Lamm's artistic practice through the lens of wearable art, Visual Optimism and Ethical Responsibility. Rather than separating fashion, sculpture and movement into individual disciplines, the article explores how they converge within a multidisciplinary practice rooted in craftsmanship, material transformation and cultural dialogue.
It reflects on Chelsea Jean Lamm's belief that garments can carry history, memory and hope, positioning clothing as a contemporary artistic medium rather than simply an object of fashion.
Alongside the interview, the publication documents a collaborative photographic series created with South African photographer Jacques Weyers on the outskirts of Cape Town. Emerging from a shared intention to portray the work honestly and in close dialogue with South African culture, the project became an exploration of trust, collaboration and collective authorship. Together with model Nomvelo Mabaso, make-up artist Sam Scarborough and collage artist Ashley Elizabeth Lamm, the feature celebrates the creative process itself ~ demonstrating how independent artistic voices can converge to create new cultural narratives grounded in place, material and shared vision.
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Image Credits:
Photography: Jacques Weyers
Garments: "Phoenix" (2023), "Lepus" (2023), "Cassiopeia" (2025), "Victima" (2025), Chelsea Jean Lamm in collaboration with Ashley Elizabeth Lamm
Original Collages: Ashley Elizabeth Lamm
Model: Nomvelo Mabaso
Make-Up: Sam Scarborough
Publication: Random Photo Journal, November 2025
Times South Africa: "Paper Becomes Canvas, Collage Becomes Couture, and Creativity Knows No Bounds in Chelsea and Ashley Lamm’s Designs", Johannesburg, South Africa | 15th of September 2025
Publication:
Times South Africa
Author:
Jennifer Krug
Date:
15th of September 2025
Category:
Interviews & Conversations
Location:
Johannesburg, South Africa
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Archive Description:
Published by Times South Africa, this interview explores the artistic collaboration between Chelsea Jean Lamm and visual artist Ashley Elizabeth Lamm, revealing the philosophy and craftsmanship behind their shared practice.
The feature examines how discarded printed materials and handmade collage are transformed into sculptural wearable artworks, merging contemporary art, fashion and material research.
The article traces the origins of Chelsea Jean Lamm’s artistic vision, from the importance of creativity as a lifelong practice to the development of a collaborative process where Ashley’s analogue collages become the foundation for three-dimensional garments.
Through digital transformation, laser cutting, hand sewing, embroidery and embellishment, the sisters create unique works that challenge conventional boundaries between fine art and fashion.
The conversation also explores the emotional foundation of the practice, including the role of grief, memory and imagination in shaping what Chelsea Jean Lamm describes as Visual Optimism ~ a belief in creativity as a way of responding to difficult realities through colour, craftsmanship and possibility.
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Image Credits:
Photography: Nina Zimolong
Featured Artists: Chelsea Jean Lamm inside the atelier
Publication: Times South Africa, September 2025
Times South Africa
Author:
Jennifer Krug
Date:
15th of September 2025
Category:
Interviews & Conversations
Location:
Johannesburg, South Africa
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Archive Description:
Published by Times South Africa, this interview explores the artistic collaboration between Chelsea Jean Lamm and visual artist Ashley Elizabeth Lamm, revealing the philosophy and craftsmanship behind their shared practice.
The feature examines how discarded printed materials and handmade collage are transformed into sculptural wearable artworks, merging contemporary art, fashion and material research.
The article traces the origins of Chelsea Jean Lamm’s artistic vision, from the importance of creativity as a lifelong practice to the development of a collaborative process where Ashley’s analogue collages become the foundation for three-dimensional garments.
Through digital transformation, laser cutting, hand sewing, embroidery and embellishment, the sisters create unique works that challenge conventional boundaries between fine art and fashion.
The conversation also explores the emotional foundation of the practice, including the role of grief, memory and imagination in shaping what Chelsea Jean Lamm describes as Visual Optimism ~ a belief in creativity as a way of responding to difficult realities through colour, craftsmanship and possibility.
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Image Credits:
Photography: Nina Zimolong
Featured Artists: Chelsea Jean Lamm inside the atelier
Publication: Times South Africa, September 2025
Wanted South Africa, Johannesburg, South Africa | 10th of September 2025
Title:
"Paper Becomes Canvas, Collage Becomes Couture, and Creativity Knows No Bounds in Chelsea and Ashley Lamm’s Designs"
Publication:
Wanted South Africa
Author:
Jennifer Krug
Date:
10th of September 2025
Category:
Interviews & Conversations
Location:
Johannesburg, South Africa
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Archive Description:
Published by Wanted South Africa, this interview explores the collaborative artistic practice of Chelsea Jean Lamm and Ashley Elizabeth Lamm, examining the transformation of analogue collage into sculptural wearable artworks.
The feature highlights the sisters’ shared approach to creativity, where discarded printed materials become the foundation for new forms of artistic expression.
The article focuses on the relationship between Ashley Elizabeth Lamm’s contemporary collage practice and Chelsea Jean Lamm’s process of translating those compositions into three-dimensional garments through craftsmanship, digital transformation and meticulous handwork.
Together, their work challenges traditional boundaries between fine art, fashion and design, proposing clothing as a medium for storytelling, memory and cultural dialogue.
Featuring Ashley Elizabeth Lamm’s original collage “Goura Victoria” (2021), the article provides insight into the origins of the collaborative process behind Chelsea Jean Lamm’s wearable artworks and the broader philosophy of material transformation, ethical responsibility and creative innovation.
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Image Credits:
Featured Artwork: "Goura Victoria" (2021) by Ashley Elizabeth Lamm, courtesy of the artist
Original Collage Artist: Ashley Elizabeth Lamm
"Paper Becomes Canvas, Collage Becomes Couture, and Creativity Knows No Bounds in Chelsea and Ashley Lamm’s Designs"
Publication:
Wanted South Africa
Author:
Jennifer Krug
Date:
10th of September 2025
Category:
Interviews & Conversations
Location:
Johannesburg, South Africa
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Archive Description:
Published by Wanted South Africa, this interview explores the collaborative artistic practice of Chelsea Jean Lamm and Ashley Elizabeth Lamm, examining the transformation of analogue collage into sculptural wearable artworks.
The feature highlights the sisters’ shared approach to creativity, where discarded printed materials become the foundation for new forms of artistic expression.
The article focuses on the relationship between Ashley Elizabeth Lamm’s contemporary collage practice and Chelsea Jean Lamm’s process of translating those compositions into three-dimensional garments through craftsmanship, digital transformation and meticulous handwork.
Together, their work challenges traditional boundaries between fine art, fashion and design, proposing clothing as a medium for storytelling, memory and cultural dialogue.
Featuring Ashley Elizabeth Lamm’s original collage “Goura Victoria” (2021), the article provides insight into the origins of the collaborative process behind Chelsea Jean Lamm’s wearable artworks and the broader philosophy of material transformation, ethical responsibility and creative innovation.
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Image Credits:
Featured Artwork: "Goura Victoria" (2021) by Ashley Elizabeth Lamm, courtesy of the artist
Original Collage Artist: Ashley Elizabeth Lamm
Interview in Vogue Germany: “Echt oder digital? Designerin Chelsea Jean Lamm entwirft fantastische Kreationen”, Berlin, Germany | 24th of May 2025
Title:
"Fantastisch" ~ Chelsea Jean Lamm’s Sculptural Garments Between Digital Fantasy and Handcrafted Art
(German original title: “Echt oder digital? Designerin Chelsea Jean Lamm entwirft fantastische Kreationen”)
Publication:
Vogue Germany
Author:
Manuel Almeida Vergara
Date:
24th of May 2025
Category:
Interviews & Conversations
Location:
Berlin and Munich, Germany
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Archive Description:
Published by Vogue Germany in May 2025, this in-depth interview explores Chelsea Jean Lamm’s artistic practice and the creation of her sculptural wearable artworks. The feature examines the contrast between the fantastical appearance of the garments and the deeply physical, handmade process behind their creation.
The article highlights how Chelsea Jean Lamm’s works may appear almost digitally generated due to their intricate forms, colours and surreal silhouettes, while in reality they are created through hundreds of hours of manual craftsmanship in her Munich atelier.
Each piece is carefully constructed through cutting, sewing, assembling and embellishing, reflecting a commitment to human skill, patience and material exploration.
The interview also explores the collaborative foundation of the practice with visual artist Ashley Elizabeth Lamm. Beginning with Ashley’s handmade paper collages created from discarded printed materials, the works are transformed through digital processes into textile applications before becoming sculptural couture garments through Chelsea Jean Lamm’s craftsmanship.
Further exploring themes of identity, memory and imagination, the conversation reflects Chelsea Jean Lamm’s South African-German heritage and the influence of her upbringing, family and connection to colour and nature. The feature positions the practice at the intersection of contemporary art, wearable sculpture, couture craftsmanship and cultural storytelling.
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Image Credits:
Photography: Nina Zimolong
Featured Artists: Chelsea Jean Lamm & Ashley Elizabeth Lamm
Publication: Vogue Germany
Author: Manuel Almeida Vergara
Date: May 2025
Location: Munich, Germany
"Fantastisch" ~ Chelsea Jean Lamm’s Sculptural Garments Between Digital Fantasy and Handcrafted Art
(German original title: “Echt oder digital? Designerin Chelsea Jean Lamm entwirft fantastische Kreationen”)
Publication:
Vogue Germany
Author:
Manuel Almeida Vergara
Date:
24th of May 2025
Category:
Interviews & Conversations
Location:
Berlin and Munich, Germany
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Archive Description:
Published by Vogue Germany in May 2025, this in-depth interview explores Chelsea Jean Lamm’s artistic practice and the creation of her sculptural wearable artworks. The feature examines the contrast between the fantastical appearance of the garments and the deeply physical, handmade process behind their creation.
The article highlights how Chelsea Jean Lamm’s works may appear almost digitally generated due to their intricate forms, colours and surreal silhouettes, while in reality they are created through hundreds of hours of manual craftsmanship in her Munich atelier.
Each piece is carefully constructed through cutting, sewing, assembling and embellishing, reflecting a commitment to human skill, patience and material exploration.
The interview also explores the collaborative foundation of the practice with visual artist Ashley Elizabeth Lamm. Beginning with Ashley’s handmade paper collages created from discarded printed materials, the works are transformed through digital processes into textile applications before becoming sculptural couture garments through Chelsea Jean Lamm’s craftsmanship.
Further exploring themes of identity, memory and imagination, the conversation reflects Chelsea Jean Lamm’s South African-German heritage and the influence of her upbringing, family and connection to colour and nature. The feature positions the practice at the intersection of contemporary art, wearable sculpture, couture craftsmanship and cultural storytelling.
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Image Credits:
Photography: Nina Zimolong
Featured Artists: Chelsea Jean Lamm & Ashley Elizabeth Lamm
Publication: Vogue Germany
Author: Manuel Almeida Vergara
Date: May 2025
Location: Munich, Germany
EXEMPLA Catalogue Interview: "World of Stage", Munich, Germany | March 2025
Title:
"EXEMPLA München 2025 ~ World of Stage, Chelsea Jean Lamm and Ashley Elizabeth Lamm (2025)"
Institution:
EXEMPLA München / International Crafts Fair Munich
Exhibition Theme:
World of the Stage
Date:
12–16 March 2025
Category:
Exhibitions & Institutional Presentations
Location:
Munich, Germany
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Archive Description:
In March 2025, Chelsea Jean Lamm and Ashley Elizabeth Lamm were featured in EXEMPLA München 2025: “World of the Stage”, a group exhibition presented during the International Crafts Fair Munich, exploring the essential role of craftsmanship within theatre, opera, performance and visual storytelling.
The exhibition highlighted the creative processes behind stage design, costumes, masks and other forms of artistic craftsmanship, bringing together traditional techniques, contemporary design and technological innovation.
Chelsea and Ashley’s participation positioned their sculptural wearable artworks within a broader conversation about costume as an artistic medium ~ one that extends beyond clothing into storytelling, transformation and character creation.
Their practice reflects the same principles that define the performing arts: meticulous handwork, collaboration between disciplines and the ability of crafted objects to transport audiences into imagined worlds.
The official EXEMPLA München 2025 catalogue included interviews with exhibitors and insights into the creative processes behind contemporary craftsmanship, documenting the relationship between handmade practice, design and cultural expression.
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Image Credits:
Photography by Nina Zimolong
Exhibition: EXEMPLA München 2025
Theme: World of the Stage
Institution: International Crafts Fair Munich
Featured Artist: Chelsea Jean Lamm and Ashley Elizabeth Lamm
Catalogue: EXEMPLA München 2025
Location: Munich, Germany
Date: March 2025
"EXEMPLA München 2025 ~ World of Stage, Chelsea Jean Lamm and Ashley Elizabeth Lamm (2025)"
Institution:
EXEMPLA München / International Crafts Fair Munich
Exhibition Theme:
World of the Stage
Date:
12–16 March 2025
Category:
Exhibitions & Institutional Presentations
Location:
Munich, Germany
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Archive Description:
In March 2025, Chelsea Jean Lamm and Ashley Elizabeth Lamm were featured in EXEMPLA München 2025: “World of the Stage”, a group exhibition presented during the International Crafts Fair Munich, exploring the essential role of craftsmanship within theatre, opera, performance and visual storytelling.
The exhibition highlighted the creative processes behind stage design, costumes, masks and other forms of artistic craftsmanship, bringing together traditional techniques, contemporary design and technological innovation.
Chelsea and Ashley’s participation positioned their sculptural wearable artworks within a broader conversation about costume as an artistic medium ~ one that extends beyond clothing into storytelling, transformation and character creation.
Their practice reflects the same principles that define the performing arts: meticulous handwork, collaboration between disciplines and the ability of crafted objects to transport audiences into imagined worlds.
The official EXEMPLA München 2025 catalogue included interviews with exhibitors and insights into the creative processes behind contemporary craftsmanship, documenting the relationship between handmade practice, design and cultural expression.
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Image Credits:
Photography by Nina Zimolong
Exhibition: EXEMPLA München 2025
Theme: World of the Stage
Institution: International Crafts Fair Munich
Featured Artist: Chelsea Jean Lamm and Ashley Elizabeth Lamm
Catalogue: EXEMPLA München 2025
Location: Munich, Germany
Date: March 2025
Random Photo Journal Interview: "Fruit of Labour. ~ Wearable Art", Lagos, Nigeria | 2025
Title:
"Fruit of Labour" ~ Interview with Chelsea Jean Lamm
Publication:
Random Photo Journal
Issue:
“Fruit of Labour” Issue No. 4
Date:
September 2024 / June 2025
Author / Editor:
Arinzechukwu Patrick
Category
Interviews & Conversations
Location:
Lagos, Nigeria
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Archive Description:
Published in Random Photo Journal’s “Fruit of Labour” Issue No. 4 in September 2024, this interview explores Chelsea Jean Lamm’s artistic practice, creative origins and the collaborative foundation behind her sculptural wearable artworks.
The conversation examines the relationship between Chelsea Jean Lamm and visual artist Ashley Elizabeth Lamm, focusing on the transformation of discarded printed materials into original contemporary collages that become the foundation for sculptural couture garments. The interview highlights their shared approach to sustainability, craftsmanship and storytelling, where material transformation becomes a way of preserving memory and creating new meaning.
Chelsea Jean Lamm also reflects on the influence of her South African upbringing, particularly the connection to nature, colour and the vivid visual language that continues to shape her work.
Memories of landscapes, birds and personal experiences with her grandmother are explored as important sources of inspiration behind the emotional and symbolic qualities of the garments.
Further themes include feminism, sisterhood, creative partnership and the importance of collaboration within artistic practice. Through this conversation, the feature presents Chelsea Jean Lamm’s work as an intersection of contemporary art, fashion, cultural identity and collective creativity.
Featuring muse Antonia Julies on the cover of the issue, alongside imagery created with photographer Nina Zimolong, the publication celebrates African creativity, artistic collaboration and new approaches to wearable art.
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Image Credits:
Publication: Random Photo Journal
Issue: Fruit of Labour Issue No. 4
Interview: Chelsea Jean Lamm
Editor / Publication: Arinzechukwu Patrick
Designer / Artist: Chelsea Jean Lamm
Collage Artist & Creative Partner: Ashley Elizabeth Lamm
Photography: Nina Zimolong
Models:
Antonia Julies (Kult Models)
Nondi Beattie (Boss Models)
Max Penny (Ice Models)
Mask Artist: Carina Shoshtary
Date: September 2024
Location: Nigeria
"Fruit of Labour" ~ Interview with Chelsea Jean Lamm
Publication:
Random Photo Journal
Issue:
“Fruit of Labour” Issue No. 4
Date:
September 2024 / June 2025
Author / Editor:
Arinzechukwu Patrick
Category
Interviews & Conversations
Location:
Lagos, Nigeria
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Archive Description:
Published in Random Photo Journal’s “Fruit of Labour” Issue No. 4 in September 2024, this interview explores Chelsea Jean Lamm’s artistic practice, creative origins and the collaborative foundation behind her sculptural wearable artworks.
The conversation examines the relationship between Chelsea Jean Lamm and visual artist Ashley Elizabeth Lamm, focusing on the transformation of discarded printed materials into original contemporary collages that become the foundation for sculptural couture garments. The interview highlights their shared approach to sustainability, craftsmanship and storytelling, where material transformation becomes a way of preserving memory and creating new meaning.
Chelsea Jean Lamm also reflects on the influence of her South African upbringing, particularly the connection to nature, colour and the vivid visual language that continues to shape her work.
Memories of landscapes, birds and personal experiences with her grandmother are explored as important sources of inspiration behind the emotional and symbolic qualities of the garments.
Further themes include feminism, sisterhood, creative partnership and the importance of collaboration within artistic practice. Through this conversation, the feature presents Chelsea Jean Lamm’s work as an intersection of contemporary art, fashion, cultural identity and collective creativity.
Featuring muse Antonia Julies on the cover of the issue, alongside imagery created with photographer Nina Zimolong, the publication celebrates African creativity, artistic collaboration and new approaches to wearable art.
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Image Credits:
Publication: Random Photo Journal
Issue: Fruit of Labour Issue No. 4
Interview: Chelsea Jean Lamm
Editor / Publication: Arinzechukwu Patrick
Designer / Artist: Chelsea Jean Lamm
Collage Artist & Creative Partner: Ashley Elizabeth Lamm
Photography: Nina Zimolong
Models:
Antonia Julies (Kult Models)
Nondi Beattie (Boss Models)
Max Penny (Ice Models)
Mask Artist: Carina Shoshtary
Date: September 2024
Location: Nigeria
Kunstforum International Interview: "Fashion Art", Germany | September 2024
Title:
"Fashion Art ~ The Intersection of Contemporary Art and Fashion"
Publication:
KUNSTFORUM International
Volume:
Band 298
Curator / Author:
Pamela C. Scorzin
Date:
September 2024
Category:
Art Publications & Critical Discourse
Location:
Germany
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Archive Description:
Published in KUNSTFORUM International, Band 298 “Fashion Art”, curated and written by Professor Pamela C. Scorzin, this feature places Chelsea Jean Lamm’s artistic practice within a contemporary art dialogue examining the evolving relationship between fashion, fine art and cultural expression.
The publication explores how clothing can transcend its traditional function and become an artistic medium capable of communicating social narratives, challenging conventions and redefining the relationship between body, material and identity.
Through essays and conversations with internationally recognised figures in the field, the volume investigates the space where fashion design, performance, sculpture and contemporary art converge.
Within this context, the feature examines the collaboration between Chelsea Jean Lamm and collage artist Ashley Elizabeth Lamm, focusing on their shared practice of transforming handmade paper collage into sculptural couture garments.
Beginning with Ashley’s contemporary fine art collages created from discarded printed materials, the works are translated through Chelsea Jean Lamm’s couture craftsmanship into wearable artworks that exist between object, image and body.
The collaboration reflects a broader artistic investigation into material transformation, sustainability and the shifting boundaries between fashion and art.
Rather than treating garments as temporary objects of consumption, Chelsea Jean Lamm and Ashley Elizabeth Lamm approach clothing as a medium for storytelling, memory and cultural reflection.
The inclusion in KUNSTFORUM International’s “Fashion Art” volume positions the practice within a critical discourse surrounding contemporary art, avant-garde design and the future possibilities of fashion as an artistic discipline.
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Image Credits:
Publication: KUNSTFORUM International
Volume: 298 "Fashion Art: Verwebungen von Kunst und Mode"
Curator / Author: Pamela C. Scorzin
Featured Artists:
Chelsea Jean Lamm in collaboration with collage artist Ashley Elizabeth Lamm
Photography: Nina Zimolong
Models:
Max Penny (Ice Models Cape Town)
Antonia Julies (Kult Models South Africa)
Ear Cuffs & Hand Jewellery: Carina Shoshtary
Hair & Make-Up:
Annika Carstens (Max Penny)
Chelsey Abrahamse (Antonia Julies)
Date: September 2024
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Practice Themes:
Wearable Art
Material Transformation
Craftsmanship
Cultural Couture
Visual Optimism as Resistance
"Fashion Art ~ The Intersection of Contemporary Art and Fashion"
Publication:
KUNSTFORUM International
Volume:
Band 298
Curator / Author:
Pamela C. Scorzin
Date:
September 2024
Category:
Art Publications & Critical Discourse
Location:
Germany
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Archive Description:
Published in KUNSTFORUM International, Band 298 “Fashion Art”, curated and written by Professor Pamela C. Scorzin, this feature places Chelsea Jean Lamm’s artistic practice within a contemporary art dialogue examining the evolving relationship between fashion, fine art and cultural expression.
The publication explores how clothing can transcend its traditional function and become an artistic medium capable of communicating social narratives, challenging conventions and redefining the relationship between body, material and identity.
Through essays and conversations with internationally recognised figures in the field, the volume investigates the space where fashion design, performance, sculpture and contemporary art converge.
Within this context, the feature examines the collaboration between Chelsea Jean Lamm and collage artist Ashley Elizabeth Lamm, focusing on their shared practice of transforming handmade paper collage into sculptural couture garments.
Beginning with Ashley’s contemporary fine art collages created from discarded printed materials, the works are translated through Chelsea Jean Lamm’s couture craftsmanship into wearable artworks that exist between object, image and body.
The collaboration reflects a broader artistic investigation into material transformation, sustainability and the shifting boundaries between fashion and art.
Rather than treating garments as temporary objects of consumption, Chelsea Jean Lamm and Ashley Elizabeth Lamm approach clothing as a medium for storytelling, memory and cultural reflection.
The inclusion in KUNSTFORUM International’s “Fashion Art” volume positions the practice within a critical discourse surrounding contemporary art, avant-garde design and the future possibilities of fashion as an artistic discipline.
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Image Credits:
Publication: KUNSTFORUM International
Volume: 298 "Fashion Art: Verwebungen von Kunst und Mode"
Curator / Author: Pamela C. Scorzin
Featured Artists:
Chelsea Jean Lamm in collaboration with collage artist Ashley Elizabeth Lamm
Photography: Nina Zimolong
Models:
Max Penny (Ice Models Cape Town)
Antonia Julies (Kult Models South Africa)
Ear Cuffs & Hand Jewellery: Carina Shoshtary
Hair & Make-Up:
Annika Carstens (Max Penny)
Chelsey Abrahamse (Antonia Julies)
Date: September 2024
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Practice Themes:
Wearable Art
Material Transformation
Craftsmanship
Cultural Couture
Visual Optimism as Resistance
ARTE Twist Documentary, Germany / France | June 2024
Title:
"Plötzlich Berühmt"~ ARTE “Twist” Documentary about Chelsea Jean Lamm & Ashley Elizabeth Lamm
Broadcaster:
ARTE
Programme:
Twist ~ The Art & Culture Magazine
Date:
June 2024
Language / Audience:
French-German European Cultural Broadcasting
Category:
Documentaries & Cultural Media
Location:
Munich, Germany
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Archive Description:
In June 2024, Chelsea Jean Lamm and visual artist Ashley Elizabeth Lamm were featured in ARTE’s cultural documentary programme “Twist”, a European platform dedicated to contemporary art, creativity and cultural dialogue.
The documentary offers an intimate insight into the artists’ collaborative practice, following their creative journey from their first steps within the fashion industry to the development of a unique artistic language positioned between contemporary fine art, couture and wearable sculpture.
Inside the Munich atelier, Chelsea Jean Lamm and Ashley Elizabeth Lamm discuss the origins of their collaboration, their shared approach to material transformation and their vision for the future of fashion as an artistic medium. The documentary explores how Ashley’s handmade analogue paper collages ~ created from discarded printed materials ~ become the foundation for Chelsea Jean Lamm’s sculptural couture garments, creating a dialogue between two distinct but interconnected art forms.
The feature presents two key works from their practice:
“Firefly” from the Echoes of Eden (2023) body of work, a sculptural wearable artwork inspired by natural luminosity, transformation and the fragile beauty of the living world.
“Vanishing Voices” (2024), an analogue paper collage by Ashley Elizabeth Lamm, which received the ITS Artwork Award.
Both artworks are preserved within and have been acquired by the ITS Arcademy, Museum of Art in Fashion, Fondazione ITS in Trieste.
Through this portrait, ARTE highlights the relationship between craftsmanship, contemporary art, sustainability and storytelling, positioning Chelsea Jean Lamm and Ashley Elizabeth Lamm’s collaboration within a broader European conversation about the future of creative practice.
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Image Credits:
Broadcaster: ARTE
Programme: Twist ~ The Art & Culture Magazine
Featured Artists:
Chelsea Jean Lamm
Ashley Elizabeth Lamm
Garments Featured:
"Firefly", Echoes of Eden (2023) body of work
Artwork Featured:
"Vanishing Voices", analogue paper collage by Ashley Elizabeth Lamm
(ITS Artwork Award recipient)
Videographer: Nina Zimolong
Cover Photography: Yolanda Ng
Models Featured:
Elise Strasser
Nondi Beattie
Antonia Julies
Max Penny
Special Thanks:
Verena Knümann from ARTE
Barbara Franchin, ITS Founder & President
Location: Munich Atelier / Germany
Date: June 2024
"Plötzlich Berühmt"~ ARTE “Twist” Documentary about Chelsea Jean Lamm & Ashley Elizabeth Lamm
Broadcaster:
ARTE
Programme:
Twist ~ The Art & Culture Magazine
Date:
June 2024
Language / Audience:
French-German European Cultural Broadcasting
Category:
Documentaries & Cultural Media
Location:
Munich, Germany
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Archive Description:
In June 2024, Chelsea Jean Lamm and visual artist Ashley Elizabeth Lamm were featured in ARTE’s cultural documentary programme “Twist”, a European platform dedicated to contemporary art, creativity and cultural dialogue.
The documentary offers an intimate insight into the artists’ collaborative practice, following their creative journey from their first steps within the fashion industry to the development of a unique artistic language positioned between contemporary fine art, couture and wearable sculpture.
Inside the Munich atelier, Chelsea Jean Lamm and Ashley Elizabeth Lamm discuss the origins of their collaboration, their shared approach to material transformation and their vision for the future of fashion as an artistic medium. The documentary explores how Ashley’s handmade analogue paper collages ~ created from discarded printed materials ~ become the foundation for Chelsea Jean Lamm’s sculptural couture garments, creating a dialogue between two distinct but interconnected art forms.
The feature presents two key works from their practice:
“Firefly” from the Echoes of Eden (2023) body of work, a sculptural wearable artwork inspired by natural luminosity, transformation and the fragile beauty of the living world.
“Vanishing Voices” (2024), an analogue paper collage by Ashley Elizabeth Lamm, which received the ITS Artwork Award.
Both artworks are preserved within and have been acquired by the ITS Arcademy, Museum of Art in Fashion, Fondazione ITS in Trieste.
Through this portrait, ARTE highlights the relationship between craftsmanship, contemporary art, sustainability and storytelling, positioning Chelsea Jean Lamm and Ashley Elizabeth Lamm’s collaboration within a broader European conversation about the future of creative practice.
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Image Credits:
Broadcaster: ARTE
Programme: Twist ~ The Art & Culture Magazine
Featured Artists:
Chelsea Jean Lamm
Ashley Elizabeth Lamm
Garments Featured:
"Firefly", Echoes of Eden (2023) body of work
Artwork Featured:
"Vanishing Voices", analogue paper collage by Ashley Elizabeth Lamm
(ITS Artwork Award recipient)
Videographer: Nina Zimolong
Cover Photography: Yolanda Ng
Models Featured:
Elise Strasser
Nondi Beattie
Antonia Julies
Max Penny
Special Thanks:
Verena Knümann from ARTE
Barbara Franchin, ITS Founder & President
Location: Munich Atelier / Germany
Date: June 2024
L'Officiel Brasil Interview: “Colagens Fantásticas”, São Paulo, Brazil | October 2023
São Paulo, Brazil | October 2023
Title:
Chelsea Jean Lamm Discusses Wearable Art and “Echoes of Eden” in L’Officiel Brasil
Publication:
L’Officiel Brasil
Interview Title:
“Colagens Fantásticas”
Editor:
Eduardo Viveiros
Date:
October 2023
Location:
São Paulo, Brasil
Category:
International Fashion Interview / Artistic Profile
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Archive Description:
In October 2023, Chelsea Jean Lamm was featured in L’Officiel Brasil in an interview exploring her artistic approach to fashion, the origins of her wearable art practice and the conceptual universe behind her collection “Echoes of Eden.”
Titled “Colagens Fantásticas,” the interview examines how Chelsea Jean Lamm transforms the traditional language of collage into sculptural couture, working in collaboration with visual artist Ashley Elizabeth Lamm to translate analogue paper compositions into three-dimensional wearable artworks.
The feature highlights the designer’s exploration of a future where humanity, technology and nature exist in dialogue. Through surreal silhouettes, mythical references and futuristic elements, Echoes of Eden creates an imagined world where boundaries between human, animal and machine become fluid.
Rooted in the philosophy of wearable art, Chelsea Jean Lamm’s practice challenges the conventional separation between fashion and fine art.
Each garment becomes a narrative object ~ part sculpture, part armour, part couture creation ~ inviting reflection on identity, transformation and humanity’s evolving relationship with the natural world.
The interview marks an early international recognition of Chelsea Jean Lamm’s interdisciplinary approach, positioning her work within the emerging dialogue between avant-garde couture, contemporary art and experimental fashion design.
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Image Credits:
Publication: L’Officiel Brasil
Interview: “Colagens Fantásticas”
Editor: Eduardo Viveiros
Designer: Chelsea Jean Lamm
Collection Featured: Echoes of Eden
Collage Artist: Ashley Elizabeth Lamm
Photography: Nina Zimolong
Models:
Nondi Beattie from Boss Models South Africa
Antonia Julies from Kult Models South Africa
Max Penny from Ice Models Cape Town
Mask Artist: Carina Shoshtary
Hair & Make-Up:
Annika Carstens
Chelsey Abrahamse
Date: October 2023
Title:
Chelsea Jean Lamm Discusses Wearable Art and “Echoes of Eden” in L’Officiel Brasil
Publication:
L’Officiel Brasil
Interview Title:
“Colagens Fantásticas”
Editor:
Eduardo Viveiros
Date:
October 2023
Location:
São Paulo, Brasil
Category:
International Fashion Interview / Artistic Profile
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Archive Description:
In October 2023, Chelsea Jean Lamm was featured in L’Officiel Brasil in an interview exploring her artistic approach to fashion, the origins of her wearable art practice and the conceptual universe behind her collection “Echoes of Eden.”
Titled “Colagens Fantásticas,” the interview examines how Chelsea Jean Lamm transforms the traditional language of collage into sculptural couture, working in collaboration with visual artist Ashley Elizabeth Lamm to translate analogue paper compositions into three-dimensional wearable artworks.
The feature highlights the designer’s exploration of a future where humanity, technology and nature exist in dialogue. Through surreal silhouettes, mythical references and futuristic elements, Echoes of Eden creates an imagined world where boundaries between human, animal and machine become fluid.
Rooted in the philosophy of wearable art, Chelsea Jean Lamm’s practice challenges the conventional separation between fashion and fine art.
Each garment becomes a narrative object ~ part sculpture, part armour, part couture creation ~ inviting reflection on identity, transformation and humanity’s evolving relationship with the natural world.
The interview marks an early international recognition of Chelsea Jean Lamm’s interdisciplinary approach, positioning her work within the emerging dialogue between avant-garde couture, contemporary art and experimental fashion design.
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Image Credits:
Publication: L’Officiel Brasil
Interview: “Colagens Fantásticas”
Editor: Eduardo Viveiros
Designer: Chelsea Jean Lamm
Collection Featured: Echoes of Eden
Collage Artist: Ashley Elizabeth Lamm
Photography: Nina Zimolong
Models:
Nondi Beattie from Boss Models South Africa
Antonia Julies from Kult Models South Africa
Max Penny from Ice Models Cape Town
Mask Artist: Carina Shoshtary
Hair & Make-Up:
Annika Carstens
Chelsey Abrahamse
Date: October 2023
BASIC Magazine Interview, Los Angeles, USA | September 2023
Title:
Chelsea Jean Lamm Interview ~ The Intersection of Nature, Surrealism and Wearable Art in BASIC Magazine
Publication:
BASIC Magazine
Interview Title:
Chelsea Jean Lamm
Photography:
Nina Zimolong
Date:
2023
Location:
Los Angeles, USA
Category:
International Fashion Interview / Contemporary Art Profile
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Archive Description:
In 2023, Chelsea Jean Lamm was featured in BASIC Magazine, a Los Angeles-based publication, in an in-depth interview exploring her creative philosophy, design process and the artistic foundations behind her wearable art practice.
The conversation explores the origins of Chelsea Jean Lamm’s inspiration, from the intricate ecosystems of the natural world to surrealism, storytelling and the transformation of discarded materials into sculptural couture. She discusses how her collaboration with collage artist Ashley Elizabeth Lamm transforms repurposed books and magazines into intricate analogue artworks that become the foundation for one-of-a-kind garments.
The interview highlights Chelsea Jean Lamm’s vision of fashion as a medium beyond traditional clothing ~ positioning garments as wearable sculptures that carry emotional narratives, environmental awareness and imaginative possibilities. Through the lens of “Echoes of Eden,” she explores a future where humanity, technology and nature coexist in harmony, questioning identity, evolution and the relationship between organic and artificial worlds.
As a female-led creative practice, Chelsea Jean Lamm also discusses the importance of collaboration, sisterhood and creating space for diverse perspectives within the fashion industry. Her approach challenges conventional ideas of luxury by combining ethical craftsmanship, material transformation and artistic storytelling.
The feature further establishes Chelsea Jean Lamm’s position within the dialogue between avant-garde couture, contemporary art and experimental fashion design, highlighting her commitment to creating pieces that inspire reflection, conversation and visual optimism.
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Image Credits:
Publication: BASIC Magazine
Photography: Nina Zimolong
Designer: Chelsea Jean Lamm
Collage Artist: Ashley Elizabeth Lamm
Hand Jewellery: Carina Shoshtary
Model: Nondi Beattie
Collection Featured: Echoes of Eden
Date: 2023
Chelsea Jean Lamm Interview ~ The Intersection of Nature, Surrealism and Wearable Art in BASIC Magazine
Publication:
BASIC Magazine
Interview Title:
Chelsea Jean Lamm
Photography:
Nina Zimolong
Date:
2023
Location:
Los Angeles, USA
Category:
International Fashion Interview / Contemporary Art Profile
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Archive Description:
In 2023, Chelsea Jean Lamm was featured in BASIC Magazine, a Los Angeles-based publication, in an in-depth interview exploring her creative philosophy, design process and the artistic foundations behind her wearable art practice.
The conversation explores the origins of Chelsea Jean Lamm’s inspiration, from the intricate ecosystems of the natural world to surrealism, storytelling and the transformation of discarded materials into sculptural couture. She discusses how her collaboration with collage artist Ashley Elizabeth Lamm transforms repurposed books and magazines into intricate analogue artworks that become the foundation for one-of-a-kind garments.
The interview highlights Chelsea Jean Lamm’s vision of fashion as a medium beyond traditional clothing ~ positioning garments as wearable sculptures that carry emotional narratives, environmental awareness and imaginative possibilities. Through the lens of “Echoes of Eden,” she explores a future where humanity, technology and nature coexist in harmony, questioning identity, evolution and the relationship between organic and artificial worlds.
As a female-led creative practice, Chelsea Jean Lamm also discusses the importance of collaboration, sisterhood and creating space for diverse perspectives within the fashion industry. Her approach challenges conventional ideas of luxury by combining ethical craftsmanship, material transformation and artistic storytelling.
The feature further establishes Chelsea Jean Lamm’s position within the dialogue between avant-garde couture, contemporary art and experimental fashion design, highlighting her commitment to creating pieces that inspire reflection, conversation and visual optimism.
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Image Credits:
Publication: BASIC Magazine
Photography: Nina Zimolong
Designer: Chelsea Jean Lamm
Collage Artist: Ashley Elizabeth Lamm
Hand Jewellery: Carina Shoshtary
Model: Nondi Beattie
Collection Featured: Echoes of Eden
Date: 2023
Prazzle Art Interview: Chelsea Jean Lamm ~ Pioneering Fashion as a Harmonious Blend of Contemporary Art and the Beauty of Nature", Hamburg, Germany | September 2023
Title:
Chelsea Jean Lamm ~ Pioneering Fashion as a Harmonious Blend of Contemporary Art and the Beauty of Nature
Publication:
Prazzle Magazine
Issue:
“Creativity Knows No Bounds” Issue IV
Editor:
Adekunle Adeola
Date:
September 2023
Location:
Hamburg, Germany
Category:
International Fashion Interview / Contemporary Art Profile
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Archive Description:
In September 2023, Chelsea Jean Lamm was featured in Prazzle Magazine’s “Creativity Knows No Bounds” Issue IV in an interview exploring her journey as a designer, her South African-German identity and her vision of fashion as a meeting point between contemporary art, nature and storytelling.
Titled “Chelsea Jean Lamm ~ Pioneering Fashion as a Harmonious Blend of Contemporary Art and the Beauty of Nature,” the interview explores the creative philosophy behind her wearable art practice and the development of her collection “Echoes of Eden.”
Through sculptural garments, vibrant colours and intricate textures, Chelsea Jean Lamm transforms fashion into a narrative medium that celebrates imagination, biodiversity and emotional connection.
The conversation highlights her belief that garments can become living expressions of nature’s beauty ~ objects that carry stories, inspire curiosity and allow the wearer to embody a connection with the natural world. Through the transformation of discarded materials into couture creations, Chelsea Jean Lamm challenges traditional ideas of luxury, focusing instead on longevity, craftsmanship and emotional value.
The interview also explores the influence of her South African heritage and multicultural upbringing on her creative language. Growing up between different cultures and landscapes shaped her understanding of beauty, colour and storytelling, creating a practice that combines European craftsmanship with the vibrancy, resilience and visual richness of South African culture.
Rooted in avant-garde couture and wearable art, Chelsea Jean Lamm’s work explores the possibility of a more conscious future for fashion, where contemporary art, ethical responsibility and creative imagination coexist.
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Image Credits:
Publication: Prazzle Magazine
Issue: “Creativity Knows No Bounds” Issue IV
Interview: Chelsea Jean Lamm ~ Pioneering Fashion as a Harmonious Blend of Contemporary Art and the Beauty of Nature
Editor: Adekunle Adeola
Designer: Chelsea Jean Lamm
Collection Featured: Echoes of Eden
Collage Artist: Ashley Elizabeth Lamm
Date: September 2023
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Practice Themes:
Wearable Art
Avant-Garde Couture
Visual Optimism as Resistance
Environmental Storytelling
Material Transformation
Craftsmanship as Cultural Preservation
Contemporary Art Fashion
South African-German Creative Identity
Female Creative Entrepreneurship
Chelsea Jean Lamm ~ Pioneering Fashion as a Harmonious Blend of Contemporary Art and the Beauty of Nature
Publication:
Prazzle Magazine
Issue:
“Creativity Knows No Bounds” Issue IV
Editor:
Adekunle Adeola
Date:
September 2023
Location:
Hamburg, Germany
Category:
International Fashion Interview / Contemporary Art Profile
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Archive Description:
In September 2023, Chelsea Jean Lamm was featured in Prazzle Magazine’s “Creativity Knows No Bounds” Issue IV in an interview exploring her journey as a designer, her South African-German identity and her vision of fashion as a meeting point between contemporary art, nature and storytelling.
Titled “Chelsea Jean Lamm ~ Pioneering Fashion as a Harmonious Blend of Contemporary Art and the Beauty of Nature,” the interview explores the creative philosophy behind her wearable art practice and the development of her collection “Echoes of Eden.”
Through sculptural garments, vibrant colours and intricate textures, Chelsea Jean Lamm transforms fashion into a narrative medium that celebrates imagination, biodiversity and emotional connection.
The conversation highlights her belief that garments can become living expressions of nature’s beauty ~ objects that carry stories, inspire curiosity and allow the wearer to embody a connection with the natural world. Through the transformation of discarded materials into couture creations, Chelsea Jean Lamm challenges traditional ideas of luxury, focusing instead on longevity, craftsmanship and emotional value.
The interview also explores the influence of her South African heritage and multicultural upbringing on her creative language. Growing up between different cultures and landscapes shaped her understanding of beauty, colour and storytelling, creating a practice that combines European craftsmanship with the vibrancy, resilience and visual richness of South African culture.
Rooted in avant-garde couture and wearable art, Chelsea Jean Lamm’s work explores the possibility of a more conscious future for fashion, where contemporary art, ethical responsibility and creative imagination coexist.
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Image Credits:
Publication: Prazzle Magazine
Issue: “Creativity Knows No Bounds” Issue IV
Interview: Chelsea Jean Lamm ~ Pioneering Fashion as a Harmonious Blend of Contemporary Art and the Beauty of Nature
Editor: Adekunle Adeola
Designer: Chelsea Jean Lamm
Collection Featured: Echoes of Eden
Collage Artist: Ashley Elizabeth Lamm
Date: September 2023
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Practice Themes:
Wearable Art
Avant-Garde Couture
Visual Optimism as Resistance
Environmental Storytelling
Material Transformation
Craftsmanship as Cultural Preservation
Contemporary Art Fashion
South African-German Creative Identity
Female Creative Entrepreneurship
Süddeutsche Zeitung Interview: “Fantasiewelten zum Anziehen”, Munich, Germany | November 2022
Title:
Süddeutsche Zeitung ~ “Fantasiewelten zum Anziehen”
Chelsea Jean Lamm’s Wearable Art Practice Featured in Leading German Newspaper
Publication:
Süddeutsche Zeitung
Article Title:
“Fantasiewelten zum Anziehen”
Author:
Laurens Greschat
Date:
21 November 2022
Location:
Munich, Germany
Category:
Interviews & Conversations
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Archive Description:
In November 2022, Chelsea Jean Lamm was featured in Süddeutsche Zeitung, one of Germany’s most influential newspapers, in the article “Fantasiewelten zum Anziehen” by Laurens Greschat.
The feature explored Chelsea Jean Lamm’s innovative approach to merging contemporary fine art with fashion design through her collaborative practice with her sister, visual artist Ashley Elizabeth Lamm.
The article highlighted the origins of their interdisciplinary creative process, in which Ashley Elizabeth Lamm’s analogue paper collages created from discarded printed materials become the foundation for Chelsea Jean Lamm’s sculptural garments. Through this transformation, paper becomes textile, collage becomes couture, and forgotten materials are given a new artistic life.
The feature positioned Chelsea Jean Lamm’s work within the evolving dialogue between fashion and contemporary art, highlighting her approach to clothing as more than functional objects ~ instead becoming immersive narratives, imaginative worlds and wearable sculptures.
Rooted in surrealism, craftsmanship and environmental consciousness, Chelsea Jean Lamm’s practice challenges conventional fashion systems by exploring alternative forms of creation based on material transformation, emotional storytelling and responsible design.
This early national recognition marked an important milestone in Chelsea Jean Lamm’s development as an avant-garde couture designer, introducing her artistic vision to a broader German audience and establishing her position within the emerging field of contemporary art fashion.
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Image Credits:
Publication: Süddeutsche Zeitung
Article: “Fantasiewelten zum Anziehen”
Author: Laurens Greschat
Date: 21 November 2022
Designer: Chelsea Jean Lamm
Collage Artist: Ashley Elizabeth Lamm
Creative Collaboration: Chelsea Jean Lamm x Ashley Elizabeth Lamm
Photographer: Nina Zimolong
Location: Munich, Germany
Süddeutsche Zeitung ~ “Fantasiewelten zum Anziehen”
Chelsea Jean Lamm’s Wearable Art Practice Featured in Leading German Newspaper
Publication:
Süddeutsche Zeitung
Article Title:
“Fantasiewelten zum Anziehen”
Author:
Laurens Greschat
Date:
21 November 2022
Location:
Munich, Germany
Category:
Interviews & Conversations
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Archive Description:
In November 2022, Chelsea Jean Lamm was featured in Süddeutsche Zeitung, one of Germany’s most influential newspapers, in the article “Fantasiewelten zum Anziehen” by Laurens Greschat.
The feature explored Chelsea Jean Lamm’s innovative approach to merging contemporary fine art with fashion design through her collaborative practice with her sister, visual artist Ashley Elizabeth Lamm.
The article highlighted the origins of their interdisciplinary creative process, in which Ashley Elizabeth Lamm’s analogue paper collages created from discarded printed materials become the foundation for Chelsea Jean Lamm’s sculptural garments. Through this transformation, paper becomes textile, collage becomes couture, and forgotten materials are given a new artistic life.
The feature positioned Chelsea Jean Lamm’s work within the evolving dialogue between fashion and contemporary art, highlighting her approach to clothing as more than functional objects ~ instead becoming immersive narratives, imaginative worlds and wearable sculptures.
Rooted in surrealism, craftsmanship and environmental consciousness, Chelsea Jean Lamm’s practice challenges conventional fashion systems by exploring alternative forms of creation based on material transformation, emotional storytelling and responsible design.
This early national recognition marked an important milestone in Chelsea Jean Lamm’s development as an avant-garde couture designer, introducing her artistic vision to a broader German audience and establishing her position within the emerging field of contemporary art fashion.
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Image Credits:
Publication: Süddeutsche Zeitung
Article: “Fantasiewelten zum Anziehen”
Author: Laurens Greschat
Date: 21 November 2022
Designer: Chelsea Jean Lamm
Collage Artist: Ashley Elizabeth Lamm
Creative Collaboration: Chelsea Jean Lamm x Ashley Elizabeth Lamm
Photographer: Nina Zimolong
Location: Munich, Germany
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