Sculptor and metal artist Cal Lane has garnered international acclaim for transforming industrial steel I-beams, shovels, car hoods and dumpsters into lacy, decorative works of art. While her sculptures can be interpreted as a challenge to gender stereotypes — the transformation of hard, “masculine” steel into “feminine” lace filigree — Lane suggests her art reaches beyond that.
“I see steel as a metaphor for confrontation, a thing that represents the walls put up by the society I was born into,” she has said. “Steel feels like the perfect material to carve into, to create the contrasts and conflicts that I myself struggle with.”
Born in 1968 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Lane trained as a welder and was a hairdresser in her mother’s salon on Vancouver Island before she turned to build a career in art. She earned her BFA at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design and attended the State University of New York, where she specialized in sculpture and earned her MFA.
As an artist, Lane became interested in exploring gender roles through Conceptual art. Although critics have compared her work to that of American minimalist sculptor Richard Serra, known for his spiral steel sculptures, Lane cuts into steel objects, creating ornate patterns that reference femininity in her figurative and abstract sculptures. This is demonstrated in works such as Pantie (2017), Veiled Hood #2 (2014) and Grace Invasion (2011).
In addition to her sculptures, Lane produced a series of wallpaper drawings in 2017, such as True Barring, Mind Your Bubble and Poking Holes in the Ocean, depicting military submarines on cloud patterns. The drawings explore the perception of submarines as phallic war objects in contrast to their innocent depictions in popular culture.
Lane’s sculptures and illustrations have been exhibited in numerous international shows throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, Belgium, France and the United Kingdom. Her works are also highly sought by collectors of Contemporary and abstract art.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of original Cal Lane sculptures, prints and drawings.
Pantie Stains #4, Contemporary Print on Archival Paper, 2010- Now
By Cal Lane
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Rust on archival paper Cal Lane is an internationally acclaimed sculptor known for turning ordinary objects into lacy artworks. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from Nova ...
Archival Paper
Pantie Stains #5, Contemporary Print on Archival Paper, 2010- Unframed
By Cal Lane
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Rust on archival paper Cal Lane is an internationally acclaimed sculptor known for turning ordinary objects into lacy artworks. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from Nova ...
Archival Paper
Pantie Stains #6 Print on Archival Paper, Unframed, Contemporary Art
By Cal Lane
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Rust on archival paper Cal Lane is an internationally acclaimed sculptor known for turning ordinary objects into lacy artworks. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from Nova ...
Archival Paper
Pantie Stains #3, Contemporary Print on Archival Paper, 2010- Unframed
By Cal Lane
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Rust on archival paper Cal Lane is an internationally acclaimed sculptor known for turning ordinary objects into lacy artworks. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from Nova ...
Archival Paper
Pantie Stains #9, Contemporary Print on Archival Paper, 2010- Now
By Cal Lane
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Rust on archival paper Cal Lane is an internationally acclaimed sculptor known for turning ordinary objects into lacy artworks. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from Nova ...
Archival Paper
Pantie Stains #8, Contemporary Print on Archival Paper, 2010- Unframed
By Cal Lane
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Rust on archival paper Cal Lane is an internationally acclaimed sculptor known for turning ordinary objects into lacy artworks. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from Nova ...
Archival Paper
Pantie Stains #2, Contemporary Print on Archival Paper, 2010- Unframed
By Cal Lane
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Rust on archival paper Cal Lane is an internationally acclaimed sculptor known for turning ordinary objects into lacy artworks. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from Nova ...
Archival Paper
Pantie Stains #1 Contemporary Print on Archival Paper, Unframed
By Cal Lane
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Rust on archival paper Cal Lane is an internationally acclaimed sculptor known for turning ordinary objects into lacy artworks. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from Nova ...
Archival Paper
$124Sale Price|20% Off
H 16 in W 22 in D 1 in
Love - Unframed Colorful Print of Women / Lesbian / Sisterhood / Women of Color
Located in Gilroy, CA
"Love" is one of DC-based artist Samantha Viotty's most recent illustrations. This work is part of a more extensive series that display the beauty, str...
Archival Paper, Digital
$328Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.5 in W 16 in D 0.1 in
Paris Café with Eiffel Tower France Limited Edition Print by British Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Paris Café with Eiffel Tower France Limited Edition Print of Figurative Cityscape Painting by Leading British Urban Landscape Artist, Angela Wakefield. Print measures 16 x 9.5 inch...
Paper, Printer's Ink, Archival Paper, Giclée, Color, Digital
$1,184
H 34.26 in W 27.56 in
Akai - 21st Century, Contemporary, Japanese Woman Portrait, Pigment Print
By Ger Doornink
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
Edition of 50 Ger Doornink's limited editions are based on a high resolution scan of the original artwork. They are printed on archival Hahnemühle German Etching paper. This techniq...
Archival Paper, Etching
$700
H 24 in W 18 in D 0.1 in
"Film Noir Fashion" Original Fine Art Print by Viktorija Pashuta
By Viktorija Pashuta
Located in Culver City, CA
"Film Noir Fashion" Original Fine Art Print by Viktorija Pashuta Original Fashion Photograph by an award-winning fashion photographer Viktorija Pas...
Archival Paper, Color
$1,184
H 34.26 in W 28.35 in
Daiyamondo - 21 Cent, Contemporary, Figurative, Japanese portrait, Pigment Print
By Ger Doornink
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
Edition of 50 Ger Doornink's limited editions are based on a high resolution scan of the original artwork. They are printed on archival Hahnemühle German Etching paper. This techniq...
Archival Paper, Etching
$1,184
H 34.26 in W 25.79 in
Sorores - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Pigment Print, Portrait
By Ger Doornink
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
Edition of 50 Ger Doornink's limited editions are based on a high resolution scan of the original artwork. They are printed on archival Hahnemühle German Etching paper. This techniq...
Archival Paper, Etching
$1,184
H 34.26 in W 25.99 in
Gold Green Vitae- 21st C., Contemporary, Figurative, Pigment Print, Portrait
By Ger Doornink
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
Edition of 50 Ger Doornink's limited editions are based on a high resolution scan of the original artwork. They are printed on archival Hahnemühle German Etching paper. This techniq...
Archival Paper, Etching
$372
H 28 in W 20 in
RBG- Contemporary Portrait of Ruth Bader Ginsberg Supreme Court Judge in Orange
Located in Gilroy, CA
"RBG" is one of DC-based artist Samantha Viotty's most recent illustrations. This piece is a tribute to the late supreme court powerhouse Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Viotty pays her respect...
Archival Paper, Digital
$1,184
H 34.26 in W 25.99 in
Shibuya- 21st Century, Contemporary, Japanese Woman Portrait, Pigment Print
By Ger Doornink
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
Edition of 50 Ger Doornink's limited editions are based on a high resolution scan of the original artwork. They are printed on archival Hahnemühle German Etching paper. This techniq...
Archival Paper, Etching
$220
H 20 in W 16 in D 1 in
RBG- Framed Contemporary Portrait of Ruth Bader Ginsberg Supreme Court Judge
Located in Gilroy, CA
Edition 2 of 15 "RBG," is one of DC-based artist, Samantha Viotty's most recent illustrations. This piece is a tribute to the late supreme court powerhouse Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Viott...
Digital, Archival Paper
$395
H 30 in W 24 in D 1 in
RBG- Framed Contemporary Portrait of Ruth Bader Ginsberg Supreme Court(Orange)
Located in Gilroy, CA
"RBG" is one of DC-based artist Samantha Viotty's most recent illustrations. This piece is a tribute to the late supreme court powerhouse Ruth Bader Gi...
Archival Paper, Digital
$1,184
H 34.26 in W 28.35 in
Tradition - 21st Century, Contemporary, Japanese Woman Portrait, Pigment Print
By Ger Doornink
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
Edition of 50 Ger Doornink's limited editions are based on a high resolution scan of the original artwork. They are printed on archival Hahnemühle German Etching paper. This techniq...
Archival Paper, Etching
Untitled (shovels)
By Cal Lane
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Cal Lane is an internationally acclaimed sculptor known for turning ordinary objects into lacy artworks. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from Nova Scotia College of Art an...
Metal
Pantie
By Cal Lane
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Laughter, discomfort, perplexity: these are all plausible reactions to the work by sculptor Cal Lane. The artist’s most recent body of work is an affective assemblage of incongruous ...
Metal
Pantie
By Cal Lane
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Laughter, discomfort, perplexity: these are all plausible reactions to the work by sculptor Cal Lane. The artist’s most recent body of work is an affective assemblage of incongruous ...
Metal
Wall Pantie series
By Cal Lane
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Cal Lane is an internationally acclaimed sculptor known for turning ordinary objects into lacy artworks. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from Nova Scotia College of Art an...
Metal
Heartwrench
By Cal Lane
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Cal Lane is an internationally acclaimed sculptor known for turning ordinary objects into lacy artworks. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from Nova Scotia College of Art an...
Metal
Shovels
By Cal Lane
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Cal Lane is an internationally acclaimed sculptor known for turning ordinary objects into lacy artworks. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from Nova Scotia College of Art an...
Metal
Veiled Hood # 8
By Cal Lane
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Text by Sophie Lynch For the exhibition Veiled Hoods and Stains, Cal Lane combines delicate lacework and discarded steel car and truck hoods to create two series of related works...
Metal
Veiled Hood # 7
By Cal Lane
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Text by Sophie Lynch For the exhibition Veiled Hoods and Stains, Cal Lane combines delicate lacework and discarded steel car and truck hoods to create two series of related works...
Metal
Veiled Hood # 5
By Cal Lane
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Text by Sophie Lynch For the exhibition Veiled Hoods and Stains, Cal Lane combines delicate lacework and discarded steel car and truck hoods to create two series of related works...
Metal
Veiled Hood #3
By Cal Lane
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Text by Sophie Lynch For the exhibition Veiled Hoods and Stains, Cal Lane combines delicate lacework and discarded steel car and truck hoods to create two series of related works...
Metal
Veiled Hood #2
By Cal Lane
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Text by Sophie Lynch For the exhibition Veiled Hoods and Stains, Cal Lane combines delicate lacework and discarded steel car and truck hoods to create two series of related works...
Metal
Untitled (shovel)
By Cal Lane
Located in Montreal, Quebec
In his essay “Ornament and Crime,” architect Adolf Loos helped usher in modernist trends with his infamous statement: “the evolution of culture marches with the elimination of orname...
Metal