The Idea
![Jim Lambie Mental Oyster, installation view](https://media.tate.org.uk/aztate-prd-ew-dg-wgtail-st1-ctr-data/images/jim_lambie_mental_oyster_installation_view__13.width-340.jpg)
Jim Lambie Mental Oyster, installation view, Anton Kern Gallery New York, 2004. Courtesy of The Artist, The Modern Institute, Glasgow, Anton Kern Gallery, New York, Sadie Coles, London
The artist Jim Lambie often creates floor installations using glossy tape in different colours. In one room he covered the entire floor with black and white stripes. His work completely transforms the shape and space of a room.