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Artist Biography: Amber Lelli is an artist driven by curiosity and a constant desire to push the boundaries of her craft. From monumental sculptures to intricate marquetry and bold prints, her work explores the endless possibilities of materials and ideas. Each piece invites viewers to experience something new, whether through the harmony of contrasting elements or a story told through innovative design. A Tennessee native with a BFA in Studio Art from Middle Tennessee State University, Amber has created public art installations and immersive environments for institutions and festivals across the country. Her work has been recognized by the National Sculpture Society, among other respected institutions. One of her most notable pieces, Celestial Falls, is a two-story suspended sculpture commissioned by the city of Nashville, blending technical mastery with imaginative vision.
When she’s not sculpting, Amber is always looking for new ways to take on complex challenges and create lasting impact. Through public art, community engagement, and creative problem-solving, she uses her work to connect with others and spark meaningful conversations.
Artist Statement:
Amber Lelli’s artist process is one of exploration and thoughtful consideration. Like a scientist in a lab, Amber is an artist in her studio creating visual experiments to research her various conceptual interest and create work that asks questions from itself and the audience. She specializes in the marriage of various materials and their languages, and holds quality craftsmanship to high esteem. While being diverse in a range of material, Amber’s work embodies an aesthetic that is smart, bold, spatially conscious, intricate, and at times, colorful. In the same way that Amber spends time in the studio creating these artworks, they then go on to demand time from their audience, creating an atmosphere of intimacy, quiet, playfulness and contemplation.
Rest in Pieces
2025 Solo Show Statement
This exhibition, "Rest in Pieces," is a reflection on new beginnings and grief, using the symbolic language of flowers—floriography—to navigate the complexities of loss, remembrance, and hope. While those who pass or leave may 'rest in peace,' those who remain are often left in pieces. These fragments—emotional, societal, and personal—are what we must mend, heal, and move through on a journey toward peace. Our country is in pieces. As individuals, many of us are in pieces. Yet it is only by traveling this journey together that we can reach a better, more unified place. Floriography, the study of the meanings assigned to flowers, offers a spectrum of interpretations, from cheerfulness and peace to sorrowful remembrances and unrequited love. Many of the sculptures in this collection incorporate a variety of flowers, each chosen carefully to narrate stories of "in memoriam" or to reflect the essence of a person's character.
As the artist, I created this body of work while processing my own grief—grieving the loss of love and the ongoing struggles faced by my Hispanic community and country. In a time when making art felt futile against the backdrop of overwhelming global and personal challenges, I found meaning in the hope that these pieces could foster communion and connection through gathering. We are all grieving in some form. We are all entering new beginnings, often marked by uncertainty and fear.
Through these sculptures, I aim to represent values and emotions that unite us: friendship, respect, self-love, great expectations, good fortune, and love lost. My hope is that viewers will be reminded of the shared human experience and find resonance in the symbolic narratives these works embody. The collection features a variety of works, from wall pieces to freestanding sculptures, ranging in size from 1 to 6 feet. In a time of collective and personal change, "Rest in Pieces" stands as a challenge—for each of us to carry these values forward with renewed intentionality, embracing the complexity of both loss and renewal.
Research Topics:
Theoretical Common Ground
Historical Accountability
Social Inclusion
Migration