In August 2007, Wei-Ling Gallery presents one of the most awaited shows on their calendar, a solo exhibition of new works by the innovative Malaysian artist Ivan Lam. Entitled, ‘Ivan Lam: After all these years…’ the new collection of works are a distinct departure from previous works which predominantly explored the silkscreen in it’s various forms.

Ivan Lam, being the mastermind that he is, conceptualized and executed these unique works over the last three years. This series of work consists of 10 paintings that have been painstakingly researched and prepared. Interestingly, when placed in chronological order, they unfold to reveal the tragic story of star-crossed lovers trapped within a world that has already pre-determined their fate!

Very much a thinking artist , Ivan Lam is not contented to rest on his laurels, and is constantly challenging himself to elevate his art form to a new level. When asked which was his best work , his short answer was, “the work I haven’t painted yet!!” To keep him ahead of his game, and excited about his journey, Ivan Lam is always looking ahead, towards the next painting, constantly pushing the envelope and taking risks, and his new works, more than ever before are testament to this principle.

An award winning artist who has garnered numerous art awards both locally and internationally, he was the grand prize-winner for the sought-after Phillip Morris Art prize in 2003, and was most recently amongst the top 10 finalists in the prestigious Sovereign Art competition, in Hong Kong.

Ivan Lam is truly a force to be reckoned with.

“Ivan Lam: After all these years..........…” will feature at Wei-Ling Gallery from August 16th 2007- September 12th 2007.

 

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Chinese Man (Always be by my side)

Acrylic on canvas, (32" x 102") , 2006

Home (We are finally home)

Acrylic on canvas, (48" x 120"), 2007

LCC (Never wave goodbye)

Acrylic on canvas, (42" x 110"), 2006

Russian March (promise me you will hold my hands)

Acrylic on canvas, (36" x 96"), 2006

Mum & Child (The pain is unbearable but I must go on)

Acrylic on canvas, (44' x 110"), 2006

Heaven (Heaven can't wait)

Acrylic on canvas, (48" x 120"), 2007

  

Surgery (Sorry sir but we did our best)                             Flower (You never forget my birthdays)

Acrylic on canvas, (82" x 66"), 2007                                   Acrylic on canvas, (66" x 60"), 2005

Sushi Bar (The place where we first met)

Acrylic on canvas, (60" x 66"), 2005

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Read Articles:-

"Still new after all these years" by Vivienne Pal

The Star, Sunday August 19, 2007

"Klang Valley Streets: Multi-layered tales" by Francis Dass

New Straits Times, Thursday 22nd August 2007

Asian Art News

Volume18 No. 2 March/April 2008

Catalogue Essay

"Ivan Lam - Getting past pushing paint around the canvas" by J. Anurendra