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Bamboo artist
Hong Kong SAR, China
Sculpting flow from raw bamboo
- Inkgo's journey in craft was sparked by traditional bamboo steamers
- She sculpts bold structures from one piece of bamboo
- She twists and deconstructs forms of bamboo into wave-like structures
Inkgo Lam is dedicated to creating contemporary bamboo art rich in emotional depth and Chinese aesthetics through traditional craftsmanship. She graduated with a degree in fine arts from the Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2014, and apprenticed with Lui Ming, a bamboo steamer master, in 2020. Using heritage techniques, Inkgo strips and shapes raw bamboo to create dynamic installations. "The true essence of craftsmanship lies in the union of beauty and virtue," she says. "It is nurtured by diligent hands and enlightened by the passage of time." Since 2021, Inkgo's artworks have been widely exhibited locally and internationally, including in Art Basel Hong Kong, London Craft Week, Hong Kong Palace Museum, Hong Kong Museum of Art and Chengdu Tianfu Art Museum.
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INTERVIEW
My journey began in 2020, learning the fading craft of bamboo steamer making under master Lui Ming. This Hong Kong tradition, now with only two masters left, ignited my passion for bamboo. I have since dedicated myself to evolving it into contemporary art.
Deeply embedded in Chinese cultural heritage, bamboo presents a fascinating material paradox. It possesses the strength to construct rigid frames, yet can be heat-bent to form graceful curves. Furthermore, when split thinly, it becomes as soft and pliable as fabric. This duality allows for the creation of bold, unexpected and dynamic spatial forms in art and design.
I honour raw bamboo. By not splitting it completely, I retain its natural nodes and internode joints, keeping each strip part of a unified whole. Viewers can directly sense the deep bond between sculpture and source.
My passion lies in turning bamboo art into interactive installations. My work invites people to step in, wear and even fly paper airplanes into my bamboo weaves to sense the precision behind the making. This is where the human touch of the craftsperson connects with the audience.
Inkgo Lam 林嘉裕
Bamboo artist
Hong Kong SAR, China
ADDRESS
Address upon request, Hong Kong SAR, China
AVAILABILITY
By appointment only
LANGUAGES
Cantonese, English, Mandarin
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