Emma Lamb, a South Devon-based 3D mixed-media artist, has opened a new exhibition titled *Long Live the Wilderness Yet* at Lukesland Gardens near Ivybridge. The show features two of her major series, *Reviving Mires* and *Fragmented Forest*, both inspired by Dartmoor’s fragile ecosystems. Lamb uses handmade paper, natural fibers, pigments, and experimental techniques such as inks made from air pollution to create works that explore peatlands and temperate rainforests. The exhibition runs until early June, and Lamb will also host a workshop in June teaching participants to create collages using natural materials.
This exhibition matters because it highlights the environmental challenges facing Dartmoor’s peatlands and rare temperate rainforests, drawing attention to carbon storage, biodiversity, and human impact on fragile landscapes. By using invasive plant species and foraged materials, Lamb’s work offers a tangible connection between art and ecological recovery, encouraging viewers to reflect on the delicate balance between nature and human activity. It also underscores the role of regional artists in bringing local environmental issues to a broader audience.