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Lim HockAnn (a.k.a HALim)
Lim HockAnn, also known as HALim, was born in Singapore in 1945. He is a practicing neo abstract-expressionist whose creative journey spans across Singapore, the Philippines, and in other countries where HALim happens to be located.
Inspired by his father, Lim Cheng Hoe, a renowned pioneer watercolorist, HALim developed a passion for art at a young age. His formal art education at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), Singapore, further honed his skills and expanded his artistic horizons. HALim's artistic development was greatly enriched by his exposure to a diverse range of influences. His father's collection of art books focusing on modern art practices, along with subscriptions to esteemed art journals such as "The Artist" and "The Studio" from the UK as well as "Art in America" from the USA, provided him with invaluable inspiration and insight into the global art scene. These influences continue to shape HALim's distinctive artistic voice characterized by his unique blend of Neo Abstract-Expressionism.
HALim's Statement
At the onset of the new millennium, I saw my new art concept of employing paper works, whereby I could crease and/or fold the substrates to achieve textured surfaces at random areas chosen by me. Next, I layered various mediums of water color, acrylic and oil paints producing varying visual effects with intent as I felt deemed fit. The light and shadows of the hues were manifested on the substrate’s textured surface. Matte polyurethane and gloss epoxy layers were employed as final coatings to the overall composition.
Creations of this nature had been practised for almost a decade of which I held my first solo exhibition in 2009 prior to embarking on my next phase of art creation.
The next phase, termed “the second phase” embodies a continuous journey of self-discovery and experimentation, manifesting as a series of revelatory moments. I fuse various paint mediums with recycled and non-recycled materials, transforming them into “upcycled” textured creations that find their place organically within my compositions. On occasions, I incorporate discarded materials to enrich my artistic palette with uniquely interesting results.
The choice and treatment of hues in my compositions are deliberately made to evoke a spectrum of emotions ranging from warmth and vitality to ethereal contemplation and intellectual engagement. These elements, woven into my work with varying degrees of prominence, extend beyond mere visual and tactile appeal to create emotional, cognitive, and immersive presence.
Like my earlier phase of creation, I employ similar coating mediums i.e polyurethane and epoxy layers to complete my artworks.
For both phases — my folded-creased paper works and my upcycled explorations — are part of my ongoing personal expression within the neo-expressionist movement.
In addition to my personal explorations, I have accumulated extensive experience in executing large-scale abstract pieces often commissioned as thematic wall art tailored to the individual preferences of clients. Undertaking such projects on-site enables me to seamlessly integrate my artistic vision with the ambient environment to produce holistically immersive and emotive creations.
As an abstract artist, I thrive on pushing the boundaries of contemporary art expression. Pouring and splashing paint onto surfaces, whether it be paper, canvas, or other substrates, allows me to channel my inner impulses and emotions into tangible forms.
My commitment to thinking outside the box ensures a continuous exploration of diverse abstract genres—a journey I intend to pursue as long as my mind, body and soul allows me to do so.
Regardless of my advanced age, I embody an indomitable spirit armed with grit, guts, gusto, and gumption to confront challenges head-on in pursuit of my ultimate goal—this, I firmly trust is ongoing. For me, the realm of art creation and creativity knows no bounds. And Art—being a universal language—unites us all!
创作与创意无边际
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林福安 (aka 阿林）
生于新加坡1945年，是位实践抽象新表现主义派流画家，他的创造旅程跨自己本地，菲律宾和多个其它国际。
阿林是受他著名水彩先辈父亲林清河的影响而发挥了小时对画画的热情。接着就在新加坡南洋艺术美专更积极朝此方面学精视觉本领。
阿林艺术发展是多元化的。从父亲收藏的现代画书籍中，尤其是高水平的 "The Artist" （英国版）与 "The Studio" （美国版）,得到宝贵的灵感和世界画场深入知识。这些个人背景仍然还在滋润阿林抽象新表现主义派流的独特艺术心声。
画家艺术声明
2000年纪的开端，我就已发现自己的新创意，引用纸的本质折成随意想让画的某部分具有立体感，也使用水彩、丙烯酸纤维、油各自的功能，制造视觉效果，并靠哑光聚氨酯或光泽环氧树脂当涂层。
此作法分两个阶段，从2009个人展至今多一轮的发展。所谓这第二个步骤，继续我自觉的实验，显露系列的启示性片刻。我融合各介质又利用可/不可回收材料，变成升级再造有织纹的作品，然而画中还保留着生物的存在。偶尔也加入些被弃东西，增添艺术调色板，得来独特有趣的成绩。
色彩的选择与其应用方式是我故意想让作品引发一连串的感触观以表达温暖、活力、空灵深思对比智慧的互动、等等, 都输入画里，超越视觉与质体，激起情绪、认知、沉浸的直觉。
过程同样使用哑光聚氨酯和光泽环氧树脂为涂层。无论是从纸或升级再造物的探索，都属于我在抽象新表现主义派流内所推动出的艺术神采。
此外，我也累积了广泛的经验于实现根据客户条件要求做含有主题的大型抽象壁画。现场创作让我无缝地整合个人的艺术景象，发挥带着环境感的全体、沉浸、性情作品。
做为一个抽象新表现主义派画家，我求突破当代艺术界限，随意撒，涂，噴，泼漆在平面上，纸也好，画布或其它的，使我能导入内心情推动力化成实体。
对“跳出框框思考”的承诺，我无疑地确保会豪不间断探索各种抽象类型，只要精神, 体力和心灵方面引许，会坚持追求目标。
不管什么年龄，我自有不屈不挠的毅力，胆量，热情和进取心，面对艺术挑战，寻找最高境界的理想：这我敢保证。艺术领域的产量与创造力是无边际的。而艺术 --- 为世界共同语言 --- 把我们结成一体！