Lam Tung-pang turns his daughter’s toys into artworks
Although his work has consistently featured toys as a key component Lam, 35, sees a slight shift in his recent approach. While his previous work revolved primarily around the theme of “travel and leisure”, his new output looks at the materials involved in play.
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Espace Louis Vuitton
“I’ve already earned her approval,” says Lam Tung-pang of his number one critic as he grins from ear to ear.
“She said my work is very beautiful.”
The Hong Kong artist is referring to his four-year-old daughter, some of whose toys and stickers were “stolen” and incorporated into his latest works, which are on view at Espace Louis Vuitton.
Although his work has consistently featured toys as a key component Lam, 35, sees a slight shift in his recent approach. While his previous work revolved primarily around the theme of “travel and leisure”, his new output looks at the materials involved in play.
“I’m focusing more on the toys this time,” Lam says. “You can see the Lego blocks and the children’s stickers in the works. My previous focus was more on the time periods evoked or the corresponding imagery, as in my shan shui paintings. I had to plan meticulously for those Chinese ink and landscape paintings. But this time, the process is a lot more direct.”