LYDIA RICCI

Lydia Ricci (she/her) is a sculptor and animator who turns the discarded remnants of daily life into intimate tributes to the ordinary. Rooted in the improvisational spirit of her upbringing, Ricci’s practice is built on the satisfaction of making something from nothing, a value inherited from her Ukrainian mother, who could conjure what was needed from what was available, and her Italian father, who never threw anything away because it might one day be useful.  

For over 25 years, Ricci has collected the scraps that anchor her practice, crafting sculptures that echo the humor, tenderness, and beautiful disorder of everyday life. 

Ricci’s work has been featured in solo exhibitions across the U.S. and abroad, including at VIN VIN in Vienna, the Berman Museum of Art, Paradigm Gallery, and the Philadelphia International Airport. Her sculptures and installations have also appeared in group shows at the Pensacola Museum of Art, Des Moines Art Center, John Michael Kohler Arts Center, and the Society of Arts + Crafts in Boston, among others. 

Ricci intends to use the residency as an opportunity to follow intuitive processes and experiment with found and salvaged materials, honoring the creative legacy of James Castle. Learn more at fromscraps.com. 

Join Lydia Ricci Inside the Studio on Saturday, January 24, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.