I am not an art aficionado or enthusiast, but I certainly appreciate
the uniqueness of the artworks that were being showcased whenever there is an
exhibit being held. But a few weeks ago, I stumbled upon a Facebook post about
an upcoming art exhibit that quickly captured my interest. Luckily, I managed
to check it out on its last day, and I was surprisingly impressed.
The moment I got there, I hardly noticed that there were no canvasses being
showcased throughout the exhibit. Instead, all I see was hundreds of lanterns
hanging around. It is then that I learned that there are paintings within these
lanterns which is quite mesmerizing for those who have been visiting the
showcase for quite some time. Heck, I am intrigued about it thinking, "What
can anyone expect from a family of artists led by Chan Lim?"
During my stay, I learned more about the said family through a brief history
displayed at the exhibits entrance, and there are many things that really made
any art lover curious about the Chinese-Filipino family. First, every member of
the family does not have any degree in fine arts. Second, their unique works of
art are inspired by two key points: the infusion of Western and Eastern art and
expressing them in different media.
Despite the fact that Chan Lim's siblings are currently in the
corporate world, it became a mystery to many how they make such fine and
innovative mediums through the years. In any case, I would give the patriarch
not just the benefit of the doubt, but also the nod for showcasing a style that
clearly redefined uniqueness in the world of fine arts.
These photos were taken during the last day of the Chan Lim Family of Artists Exhibit held at the Event Center of SM City Lipa last June 24, 2017.
