Debbie Lawson's Carpet-Covered Animal Sculptures at Sargent's Daughters
At Sargent's Daughters in New York, British multimedia artist Debbie Lawson showcases her surreal sculptures of animals draped in intricate Persian carpets. The exhibition, titled 'In a Cowslip's Bell I Lie', is open from April 23 to May 30, 2026. This title alludes to a line from Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', sung by the spirit Ariel before achieving freedom. Lawson's creations, featuring bears, cougars, wild dogs, and monkeys, are crafted from wire, masking tape, and Jesmonite resin, then adorned with patterned carpets. Through her work, Lawson examines the interplay of decoration and nature, as well as the challenges women face in patriarchal societies, influenced by her family's textile-making history in Dundee, Scotland. The exhibition is located at 370 Broadway, New York, and runs until May 30.
Key facts
- Debbie Lawson creates animal sculptures covered in Persian carpets.
- The solo show is titled 'In a Cowslip's Bell I Lie'.
- The title is from Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'.
- Sculptures include bears, cougars, wild dogs, and monkeys.
- Materials used: wire, masking tape, Jesmonite resin, and carpet.
- Lawson's family has generations of textile-making in Dundee, Scotland.
- The exhibition runs April 23 to May 30, 2026.
- Venue: Sargent's Daughters, 370 Broadway, New York.
Entities
Artists
- Debbie Lawson
- William Morris
- Les Lalannes
Institutions
- Sargent's Daughters
- New York Public Library
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Dundee
- Scotland