Pearl Lam Galleries

🌿🌍️ - Terra Mater: Alimi Adewale⁠
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Pearl Lam Galleries is pleased to announce its inaugural participation at the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair 2024() in London from 10–13 October with a solo exhibition of new works by Nigerian artist Alimi Adewale(), titled 'Terra Mater'. ⁠
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Presenting 12 new tapestry works and 10 new sculptures, 'Terra Mater' is a multifaceted body of work that explores the relationship between humanity⁠
and nature. The work highlights Earth as a nurturing force, emphasising our deep connection with the planet.⁠
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Tap the link in bio to find out more🔗

🕰️🧳 - Deborah Segun()⁠
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Deborah Segun's figurative paintings fuse Cubism and abstraction, developing a playful and purist approach to documenting her shared and personal experiences. ⁠
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Her recent series of work centres on themes of change and adaptability, capturing her journey of redefining herself after moving away from Nigeria. ⁠
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Pictured: Safe Haven(detail), 2024, Acrylic on canvas, 82 x 108cm(32 1/4 x 42 1/2 in.)

🪽🪞 - Danful Yang

‘Devil or Angel’ by
transforms modified porcelain doll figures into visually striking art. Delicately balanced within lengthy PVC tubes, these broken porcelain figures showcase a stark contrast to their usually pristine nature, encouraging viewers to appreciate the beauty in imperfection.

Yang’s use of these figures prompts reflection on themes of purity and innocence, as well as the allure of fragmented forms, transcending the somber themes often associated with destruction or violence in busy environments.

Pictured: Devil & Angel, 2012, Porcelain, variable dimensions

🏛️✨ - Evolution of Space⁠
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Zhu Peihong()'s solo exhibition 'Evolution of Space' is now open at our Shanghai gallery! ⁠
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This exhibition takes a case study approach to highlight Zhu’s recent artistic innovations, spanning easel paintings, sculptures, and new media moving image works. Through a dynamic interplay of materials and concepts, ⁠
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Zhu’s evolving practice allows the artwork to organically generate intricate spatial forms, blending discipline with spontaneity. As the artist explains, “In the convergence of the virtual and the real, I perceive and capture the flow of consciousness, exploring the infinite boundaries of space and consciousness.”⁠
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For more info, tap the link in bio

🌱🌍 - Alimi Adewale

’s ‘Terrestrial Tapestry’ is a triptych painting that intricately weaves together the themes of humanity, nature, and serenity.

With each of the three panels portraying different aspects of terrestrial life, the work encourages viewers to reflect on the interconnectedness of all living beings.

The serene tableau serves as a reminder of simplicity, harmony, and a peaceful escape from the complexities of modern life.

Pictured: Terrestrial Tapestry(detail), 2024, Acrylic on mixed media, Triptych, Each: 300 x 200 cm (118 1/8 x 78 3/4 in.)

📜⚪ - Su Xiaobai⁠
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Chinese-born artist Su Xiaobai creates strikingly contemporary works that merge the language of international art, shaped by his studies in Germany, with an aesthetic and philosophical approach deeply grounded in Chinese tradition.⁠
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Central to Su Xiaobai’s artistic philosophy is the principle of self-restraint. His ability to convey a vast vision through minimalistic forms has established him as one of the most profound artists exploring the theme of existence through art since the era of Abstract Expressionism.⁠
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Pictured: ⁠
Generation after generation(detail), 2022, Oil, lacquer, linen and wood, 138 x 128 x 17 cm (54 3/8 x 50 3/8 x 6 3/4 in.)

👁️💡 - Accidents [Part I]⁠
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'Accidents [Part 1]', was the first of a two-part group exhibition at our HK gallery 4 years ago. The showcase featured artwork by five artists: Ren Ri, An Zongde , Carlos Rolón, Su Xiaobai, and Kim Tschang-Yeul.⁠
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Focusing on bringing out the subconscious and imaginary aspects of art, the group show questioned to what extent the artist is conscious of his original intention.⁠
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Tap our link in bio to read more about the exhibition!

Pearl Lam Galleries is thrilled to announce its Asian representation of Nigerian⁠
artist Samuel Nnorom (). Nnorom is a multi-award-winning artist whose work poetically crosses tapestrylike sculpture and pre-loved Ankara wax fabric.⁠
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Born in Nigeria in 1990, the elements that now shape Nnorom’s contemporary practice have surrounded him since early childhood: sketching portraits of customers who visited his father’s shoe shop and playing with colourful scraps from his mother’s tailoring workshop crystallised his artistic vocation. ⁠
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Nnorom’s body of work is typically constructed from pieces of Ankara/African wax print fabric scraps collected from tailors or cast-off clothing from homes, along with discarded foam from furniture workshops that are wrapped and stitched into bubbles of various colours and sizes. Through actions like sewing, rolling, tying, stringing, twisting, and suspending, he poetically navigates the boundaries between textile, painting, and sculpture. ⁠
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“We are happy to welcome Samuel Nnorom to Pearl Lam Galleries,” says Pearl Lam, Founder of Pearl Lam Galleries. “His innovative textile-based practice and poetic explorations of the boundaries between painting, sculpture, and craft make him a perfect fit for our program. We look forward to introducing his⁠ work to new audiences across Asia.”

🌟📃 - Qin Yufen

Since 1980, Qin Yufen has been cultivating a minimalistic approach to abstract ink painting, drawing inspiration from traditional Chinese calligraphy and xie yi (freehand or spontaneous) painting styles.

Qin broadens the horizons of contemporary ink art with her expansive brushstrokes, flowing colours and surfaces saturated with ink.

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Diffuse-2(detail), 2014, Mineral pigment on Xuan paper, 250 x 194 cm(98 7/16 x 76 3/8 in.)

🖌️🏔️ - Ma Kelu

Beijing-based artist Ma Kelu(b.1954) is recognised as an “unofficial” painter, who developed a distinctive artistic career independent from official Chinese art practices during the Cultural Revolution.

His early works are close to “en plein air”, an impressionist variation of landscape painting.

To find out more about the artist, tap the link in bio!

Pictured: 1989 No.6, 1989, Oil on canvas, 102 x 152 cm(66 1/8 x 79 7/8 in.)

🌿🪞 - Zhu Jinshi

Zhu Jinshi employs palettes, wall trowels, wooden shovels, and fifteen-centimetre brushes to apply heavy colours of paint onto the canvas, rendering his works sculptural and conceptual by developing a self-contained visual system.

Through his art, Zhu expresses his vision of harmony between human beings and the
natural world. Their titles are often specific, reminding the viewer that, although abstract, Zhu’s works are deeply rooted in metaphors.

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[1] I Will Think About It Tomorrow(detail), 2021 Acrylic on canvas, 160 x 140 cm (63 x 55 1/8 in.)
[2] Antarctica Is Hot(detail), 2021, Acrylic on canvas, 180 x 160 cm (70 7/8 x 63 in.)
[3] Heat Up The World(detail), 2021, Acrylic on canvas, 180 x 160 cm (70 7/8 x 63 in.)

📣 - Evolution of Space

Pearl Lam Galleries is delighted to announce the upcoming exhibition, ‘Evolution of Space’, marking Zhu Peihong ()'s first solo exhibition at the gallery.

This exhibition employs a case study approach to explore Zhu's latest artistic innovations, including his easel paintings, sculptures, and new media moving image works.

The showcase opens on 7 September 2024 at our SH gallery. Tap the link in bio for more info!

🪼💫 - A.A.Murakami: Floating World⁠
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⁠Tokyo- and London-based artist duo .a.murakami's exhibition at M+() opens next week! ⁠
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Featuring two interlinked immersive installations, the exhibition inspires visitors to question the nature of reality, artifice, and the digital lives we increasingly embody within today's contemporary landscape. ⁠
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The works are built upon transient materials and innovative applications of custom-built technology: one traces the journeys of physical fog rings travelling into the digital realm, and the other reveals an environment of floating bubble clouds. ⁠
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Come and witness the showcase from 31 August 2024 to 2 February 2025!⁠
To find out more, tap the link in bio🔗

🌍🎨 - Alimi Adewale

’s paintings serve as a visual narrative that captures the essence of African life. Employing a vivid and expressive colour palette, he translates the impressions of landscapes, people, and mythology that inspire him onto the campus.

Through his paintings, Adewale aims to evoke emotions, challenge preconceived notions, and invite viewers into a deeper understanding of Africa’s complex and multifaceted identity.

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[1] Faces of Time, 2023, Acrylic on dyed canvas, 167.64 x 137.16 cm (66 x 54 in.)
[2] Whispers of Emotion, 2023, Acrylic on dyed canvas,167.64 x 137.16 cm (66 x 54 in.)

Hurry up! sketch & doodle is 🕛🕒⁠
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's vibrant illustrations that have transformed the iconic Mayfair restaurant are on display until 1st September! ⁠
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For more details, visit our link in bio🔗

⌛️🏛️ - Mr Doodle! Museum Mayhem⁠
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Only 12 days left to visit 's ‘Mr Doodle! Museum Mayhem’ at ! Take the last chance to admire his captivating artworks on display until 1 September 2024. ⁠
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Tap the link in bio to find out more!

📣 - Evolution of Space⁠
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Pearl Lam Galleries is delighted to announce the upcoming exhibition, Evolution of Space, marking Zhu Peihong()’s first solo exhibition at the gallery. This exhibition employs a case study approach to explore Zhu’s latest artistic innovations, including his easel paintings, sculptures, and new media moving image works. ⁠
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In the interaction between materials and ideas, the ongoing practices integrated by the artist allow the work itself to generate complex spatial forms in a disciplined and spontaneous manner as it evolves through diffusion and response. As the artist says, “In the convergence of the virtual and the real, I perceive and capture the flow of consciousness, exploring the infinite boundaries of space and consciousness.”

🌼✨️ - Michal Korman (.artist)

Finding joy in the natural world, Michal Korman channels the beauty of flowers, gardens, and nature into his art. Using flat solid oil paint chunks that are both ornamental and motivic, he creates pieces that spark excitement in the viewer's eye.

Influenced by his time in Japan and studies of Japanese woodblock prints, Korman's work reflects the elegance of Japanese aesthetics, including the Rimpa School and Ukiyo-e.

To find out more about the artist, click our link in bio!

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[1] Leaving the Mountain Behind(detail), 2023, Oil on canvas,130 x 81 cm(51 1/8 x 31 7/8 in.)
[2] A Garden in a Rosy Evening Light, 2019, Oil on canvas, 81 x 54 cm(31 7/8 x 21 1/4 in.)
[3] I Think of Flowers, 2022, Oil on canvas, 65 x 50 cm(25 5/8 x 19 5/8 in.)

- Golnaz Fathi ()⁠
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Fathi's artistic practice originates from ancient Persian calligraphy, a revered art form within the Islamic world. Her inspiration comes from the calligrapher's initial exercise called shiah mashgh, also known as "black practice", where letters are repeatedly written until the page is fully saturated with black ink. ⁠
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Fathi employs this technique with utmost respect and joy, as she considers it the most natural representation of an artist’s individuality. After years of calligraphy training, Fathi creates contemporary pieces filled with liberating emotions, each stroke on canvas charged with profound sentiment.⁠
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Pictured: Life Goes On(detail), 2017, Pen on canvas, 100 x 210 cm (39 3/8 x 82 5/8 in.)

🤲🌱 - Ma Kelu ⁠
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As a prominent member of the avant-garde artist collective 'No Name Group' in China during the 1970s, Ma has consistently pursued a deep commitment to the process of painting. Exploring various approaches to the two-dimensional visual field, he insists on maintaining complete creative freedom in his work.⁠
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Over time, Ma's dedication to painting as a means of creating meaning has led him to question the concept of detachment, even to the extent of rejecting the object he creates. For him, the object holds no significance without life, and he sees no separation between the two. In fact, art and life run parallel to each other, intersecting at times to guide his journey.⁠
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[1] Untitled(detail), 2010 - 2011, Oil on canvas, 180 x 160 cm(70 3/4 x 63 in.)⁠
[2] Bada Series No. 2(detail), 1994, Oil on canvas, 183 x 208 cm(72 x 81 7/8 in.)

⏳ - THE EVANESCENT

Only a week left to visit the group show ‘THE EVANESCENT’ at our HK gallery!

The exhibition is on view until 24 August 2024. For more info, tap the link in bio🔗

🤹‍♀️💖 - Deborah Segun ⁠
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’s paintings blend Cubism with abstraction, characterised by a playful and purist style emphasising form over detailed intricacy. She experiments with various artistic mediums, focusing mainly on figurative representations, particularly portraits. Her art is inspired by her experiences as a woman and her observations of her environments.⁠
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[1] Sitting Still, 2023, Acrylic on canvas, 160 x 140 cm (63 x 55 1/8 in.)⁠
[2] Silent Comfort, 2023, Acrylic on canvas, 160 x 140 cm (63 x 55 1/8 in.)

⏱️🦞 - ‘PHILIP COLBERT: The Myth of the Lobster Planet’

Make sure to visit ’s ongoing solo exhibition at Shenyang K11 ()! In collaboration with COEXIST(), this showcase is on view until 25 August 2024.

For more info, DM us or tap the link in bio.

⚖️📐‘I desire every stroke to be reliable and effective,’ says Qian Jiahua(), highlighting the raw intuition shaped by authentic life experiences, memories, and desires.⁠
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Qian’s paintings showcase a flat perspective, where colours, lines, and shapes work together to create a sense of architectural precision and rhythm. The artist embraces spontaneity in her work, welcoming unexpected developments. Her technique involves layering elements with a mix of randomness, interaction, and balance. Through this process, Qian observes, comprehends, and documents the natural growth of her artwork.⁠
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[1] Infrared Ray, 2014, Acrylic on canvas, 28 x 25 cm (11 x 9 7/8 in)⁠
[2] Gold Cushion, 2023, Acrylic on canvas, 100 x 70 x 5 cm (39 3/8 x 27 1/2 x 2 in)⁠
[3] Zebra Crossing, 2023, Acrylic on canvas, 28 x 25 cm (11 x 9 7/8 in)

🕰️💫 - The Shape of Time

Last year, had the pleasure to present the group exhibition 'The Shape of Time', featuring works from artists Zhu Jinshi, Ni Zhiqi (), Wang Xiaosong, Chen Yufan, Ren Ri and Zhu Peihong ().

All six exhibiting artists either lived or studied abroad in the past. Exposed to both Eastern and Western influences, they used their interpretations and rhetorical means from their life experiences to express “the shape of time” formed in their inner worlds, building their personal narrative styles and artistic languages.

To read more about the exhibition, tap the link in our bio🔗

📣Zhang Ji()'s solo exhibition 'Ultima' is ! ⁠
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Take the last chance to admire his latest series at our Shanghai gallery. The exhibition is on view until 18 August 2024. ⁠
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Tap the link in bio to find out more🔗

🎨🧩 - Chen Yufan⁠
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For over two decades, Chen Yufan has been on a journey to expand the boundaries of painting. Transitioning from traditional two-dimensional canvases to immersive three-dimensional installations, he has sought to create a seamless blend of form, content, and concept in his work. ⁠
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Though his installations diverge from the conventional painting format, Yufan remains deeply rooted in the essence of painting, infusing each piece with a personal touch and warmth reminiscent of his brushstrokes on canvas.⁠
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[1] Void Stuffing – 2019(detail), 2019–21, Wood, 69 x 23.8 x 19 cm (27 1/8 x 9 3/8 x 7 1/2 in.)⁠
[2] Derivative – Red, 2015, Acrylic and wood on canvas, 101 x 101 x 28 cm (39 3/4 x 39 3/4 x 11 in.)⁠
[3] Rod of Civilisation, 2019–20 Wood Size variable

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Zhu Peihong’s ‘My Space’ series explores the notion that the consciousness of all living beings in the universe is interconnected, creating a complex network.

When he engages in his creative process, the conscious energies resonate with the colours on the canvas, guiding the movement from line to line. These lines form a pathway that multiplies and diverges along different trajectories, ultimately achieving an inner order immured with the essence of nature and balance.

Pictured: My Space 450-314-909(detail), 2023, Acrylic on canvas, 160 x 140 cm x 3 (63 x 55 18 in. x 3)