ANOTHER REASON TO VISIT HONG KONG FROM 15 AUGUST TO 2 SEPTEMBER!
If you are heading to this capital of glam this August, make sure you drop by Taikoo Place in Hong Kong East to view William Lim's 'A Decade of Installations. The installation artist is William Lim, one of the most prominent figures in contemporary art in Hong Kong.
'Lantern Wonderland' is an epic installation!
As its very name implies, an installation is a work of art that is big. Very big. So de big it cannot be called a sculpture or even work of art. If you think wrapping a house in white cloth or plastic or whatever is a work of art, then it is called 'an installation' since there is no proper, decisive word in English that defines such a thingy.
So in cramped, land scarce Hong Kong where every inch has a price, to be able to view monumental installations is a rare treat. Considering we live in land-plenty Malaysia and never get to see such installations!
Come on, Malaysian artists! Do something!
*Dramatic large scale artworks on view to the public at Island East*
Space Journey: William Lim, A Decade of Installations
Exhibition: 15 August AugustAugust - 2 September
Venue: ArtisTree
1/F Cornwall House , TaiKoo Place
979 King’s Road, Hong Kong
Enquiries: +852 2527 1931
* Opening reception will be held on 16 August with the exhibition extended to 8:30pm
ArtisTree is pleased to present a solo exhibition of the work of renowned artist and architect William Lim in "Space Journey: William Lim, A Decade of Installations" from 15 August to 2 September 2012. Five installations, six projections and one painting will be showcased, including some of Mr. Lim’s most celebrated pieces. The exhibit commemorates 10 years of art installations by one of the most prominent figures in Hong Kong contemporary art.
"Lantern Wonderland," a monumental installation that was on view at Victoria Park to mark the 2011 Hong Kong Mid-Autumn Festival, will be among the projection works on display. "Lantern Wonderland" was recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s largest sculpture made from lanterns. The fish-shaped construction was created by Mr. Lim using a traditional bamboo scaffolding technique and was made from 2,360 traditional Chinese lanterns, taking 35 people 13 days to build.
Other featured works include "Moon Cake Pagoda," "Illegal Entry," "Artist's Table," "Elastic Streetscape," which was part of the 2010 Hong Kong Exhibition at the 12th Venice Biennale International Architecture Exhibition, and "Drifting Pavilion," which Mr. Lim created for 2008 Dutch Design Week.
A number of the works are large and dramatic. "Moon Cake Pagoda" is 4.3 meters high, and "Drifting Pavilion" extends to more than 10 meters in length.
William Lim is a renowned artist and an award-winning architect at the helm of CL3 Architects Limited (www.CL3.com), the company behind designs including East Hong Kong, Hotel ICON and Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. He considers his installation works his favorites of all the things he does, explaining, "My installation works are a true expression of myself, my passions and experiences."
"Space Journey" is sponsored by CL3 as part of its 20th anniversary celebrations. CL3 was founded by William Lim in 1992. Anniversary activities also include the publication of "Journey," a book celebrating 20 years of the company’s architecture and interior design projects.
Mr. Lim is also Co-Chairman of Para/Site Art Space, and a member of the board of the Asia Art Archive in Hong Kong, Asia Society's Gallery Advisory Committee as well as the Asia-Pacific Acquisitions Committee of London's Tate Gallery.
Artis Tree is a 20,0 00 -square square foot multipurpose venue located at Island East. The area has long been known for its association with art and culture, and a diversified range of visual and performing art events have been held year-round. ArtisTree was launched in November 2008 to provide Hong Kong with the cultural resources needed to help bring world-class art events to the territory, and to inspire the learning, appreciation, creation and growth of art in the wider Hong Kong community.
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'Lantern Wonderland' was installed to celebrate last year's Mooncake Festival by William Lim. It took 35 craftsmen 13 days and using 2,360 lanterns to construct this lucky fish installation and is recognised by Guinness Book of World Records as the biggest sculpture made of lanterns
William Lim is one of Hong Kong's most famous contemporary artists
Lantern Wonderland is accompanied by many baby fish to symbolise preogeny and wealth multiplying effect
Dazzling is the word
Back & Forth
Ladders (Venice Biennale 2006)
Ladders
Ladders (Venice Biennale 2006)
Illegal entry
Illegal Entry
Illegal Entry
Drifting Pavilion
Drifting Pavilion
Drifting Pavilion
Route D
Route D
Route D
Route D
Elastic Streetscape
Elastic Streetscape
Elastic Streetscape
Lantern Wonderland 2003
Moon Cake Pagoda
Moon Cake Pagoda
Artist's Table
Artist's Table
William Lim is one of Hong Kong's most famous contemporary artists
Lantern Wonderland is accompanied by many baby fish to symbolise preogeny and wealth multiplying effect
Dazzling is the word
Back & Forth
Ladders (Venice Biennale 2006)
Ladders
Ladders (Venice Biennale 2006)
Illegal entry
Illegal Entry
Illegal Entry
Drifting Pavilion
Drifting Pavilion
Drifting Pavilion
Route D
Route D
Route D
Route D
Elastic Streetscape
Elastic Streetscape
Elastic Streetscape
Lantern Wonderland 2003
Moon Cake Pagoda
Moon Cake Pagoda
Artist's Table
Artist's Table
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