Artist Inkgo Lam
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Artist Bio
Inkgo Lam, a bamboo artist graduated from The Chinese University of Hong Kong with a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts in 2014. She was an apprentice to the bamboo steamer master in Hong Kong, Master Lui Ming, and is dedicated to creating contemporary bamboo art that is rich in emotional depth and embodies oriental aesthetics through traditional craftsmanship.
In 2020, Inkgo met Master Lui through the "ICH+ Innovative Heritage Education Programme". Since 2021, her works have been widely exhibited both locally and overseas, at events such as Art Basel Hong Kong (2021), "Beyond Borders: Traces of Hong Kong Stories" in Canada (2022), London Craft Week (2023) and Sai Kung Hoi Arts Festival (2023).
From a young age, Inkgo has admired the exquisite craftsmanship and the resilient spirit of traditional artisans. With a vision to preserve and perpetuate this legacy, she aspires to transform bamboo into a vivid artistic language that contemporises the aesthetics and artistry of ancient Chinese craftsmanship. "Nurtured by diligent hands and enlightened by the passage of time", she holds that the true spirit of craftsmanship merges beauty with virtue. Through collective learning and shared innovations, this spirit, she believes, can transcend the bounds of time.
Artist Statement
When I first delved into bamboo art, my focus was devoted to perfecting the craft, gradually diminishing personal emotions in my creations. Earlier this year, I had a sudden recollection of my early twenties, a time when I, like many young ladies, eagerly poured my heart into my art, in whatever mediums. It was as if I wanted my feelings to be recognised, even though I could not pluck up the courage to express them openly. Reminiscing, this perfect exhibition opportunity arose. It allowed me to use bamboo — now my most familiar medium, and unfamiliar artistic strategies to express my pondering on life experiences.
Although titled "ORGANs", this exhibition should not be mistaken for a biology showcase. My idea is to draw parallels between how organs function and collaborate with each other, and how humans manage their lives in similar fashion. For instance, the work Eliminate not only symbolises the removal of toxins from the body but also the decluttering of a room, or dispelling excessive desires from the mind. The symbolic meaning of these actions embodied in each artwork is central to the exhibit, much more so than the literal organs they represent — heart, liver, spleen, lungs and kidneys. You may try matching them up.
Inkgo Lam, a bamboo artist graduated from The Chinese University of Hong Kong with a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts in 2014. She was an apprentice to the bamboo steamer master in Hong Kong, Master Lui Ming, and is dedicated to creating contemporary bamboo art that is rich in emotional depth and embodies oriental aesthetics through traditional craftsmanship.
In 2020, Inkgo met Master Lui through the "ICH+ Innovative Heritage Education Programme". Since 2021, her works have been widely exhibited both locally and overseas, at events such as Art Basel Hong Kong (2021), "Beyond Borders: Traces of Hong Kong Stories" in Canada (2022), London Craft Week (2023) and Sai Kung Hoi Arts Festival (2023).
From a young age, Inkgo has admired the exquisite craftsmanship and the resilient spirit of traditional artisans. With a vision to preserve and perpetuate this legacy, she aspires to transform bamboo into a vivid artistic language that contemporises the aesthetics and artistry of ancient Chinese craftsmanship. "Nurtured by diligent hands and enlightened by the passage of time", she holds that the true spirit of craftsmanship merges beauty with virtue. Through collective learning and shared innovations, this spirit, she believes, can transcend the bounds of time.
Artist Statement
When I first delved into bamboo art, my focus was devoted to perfecting the craft, gradually diminishing personal emotions in my creations. Earlier this year, I had a sudden recollection of my early twenties, a time when I, like many young ladies, eagerly poured my heart into my art, in whatever mediums. It was as if I wanted my feelings to be recognised, even though I could not pluck up the courage to express them openly. Reminiscing, this perfect exhibition opportunity arose. It allowed me to use bamboo — now my most familiar medium, and unfamiliar artistic strategies to express my pondering on life experiences.
Although titled "ORGANs", this exhibition should not be mistaken for a biology showcase. My idea is to draw parallels between how organs function and collaborate with each other, and how humans manage their lives in similar fashion. For instance, the work Eliminate not only symbolises the removal of toxins from the body but also the decluttering of a room, or dispelling excessive desires from the mind. The symbolic meaning of these actions embodied in each artwork is central to the exhibit, much more so than the literal organs they represent — heart, liver, spleen, lungs and kidneys. You may try matching them up.
Inkgo Lam