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Behind all those brushstrokes is a family of artists and their students who creatively use their imagination and passion for the arts to come up with fabulous works of art. Every piece in the collection could be considered as a masterpiece especially for the individual creators.
Since art is truly in the eyes of the beholder, what seems to be stunning for our senses, more specifically our vision, could be a different experience for others. I've seen so many works of art that has been priced in millions and with so many styles and medium that can be used to create paintings, sculptures, or even digital versions, there would always be some works that will definitely catch your eyes and give them more than a second look.
Art also inspires many to personally dabble into the same process to answer their yearning to create their own masterpieces. Every brushstroke could have meanings known only to the artists, and interpreted differently by the ones who appreciates them. All in all, there will soon bound to be one that would turn out as a favorite among the equally astonishing pieces.
The Chan Lim Family of Artists and Students at exhibit located at the Atrium of The Block at SM North EDSA was intentionally displayed during the Chinese New Year celebration season and showcases so many interesting creations that would inspire you to either buy or even create your own artwork. From the paper scrolls to the plates, each piece are strikingly impressive.
Even though the Chan Lim siblings Alex, Felix, Rolex and Jolex have no background in the arts, and are actually licensed engineers connected with multinational companies representing various industries, it was Jose Chan Lim who got them interested in visual arts and painting. The siblings embraced their Chinese roots and learned how to use a Chinese brush on rice paper as early as 11 years old.
The exhibit is just one of the many featured attractions and activities that were lined up by the mall for the Chinese New Year season. Aside from the usual dragon and lion dancers going around the mall, there's also the Oriental Market offering a treasure trove of various lucky charms of all kinds, a Wushu Martial Arts Demonstration, and also a Chinese New Year Astrological forecast by International feng shui expert Marites Allen, President and CEO of Feng Shui (WOFS) Philippines.
Below is the official press release for the Chan Lim Family of Artists and Students art exhibit entitled Behind The Brushstrokes:
Chinese New Year at SM City North EDSA
SM City North EDSA welcomes the Year of the Rooster with an exquisite exhibit of Plates and Scrolls by the Chan Lim Family of Artists and Students at The Block Atrium from January 15 to February 12.
During the festivities, The Block’s Atrium is decorated with over 100 beautifully designed hand-painted scrolls and adorned with 144 plates from Chan Lim Family of Artists and Students. The centerpiece highlights a grand Chinese pagoda accentuated with Chinese oil painting of Koi fishes, which symbolize success, prosperity, longevity, courage, ambition and perseverance.
The celebrations at SM City North EDSA also coincide with the 80th birthday of the Family patriarch’s, Chan Lim or Angkok to his students. Chan Lim is the name used by the family patriarch in signing all his artworks. The name is formed by combining the last names of the sibling’s parents. His real name is Jose.
It was also Jose Chan Lim who got the family interested in visual arts and painting. He mastered and preferred painting in oil but the Chan Lim siblings embraced their Chinese roots and learned how to use a Chinese brush on rice paper as early as 11 years old.
Surprisingly, none of the Chan Lim Family members have degrees related to the arts. The Chan Lim siblings Alex, Felix, Rolex and Jolex are licensed engineers and connected with multinational companies representing various industries. Innovation is an important focus area for the family. Coming from different fields and industries, the family was able to create artworks with fans, lanterns, scrolls, and porcelain plates as their canvas.
For 2017, The Chan Lim Family of Artists and Students have 8 exhibits scheduled all over the country. The family travels together with their students nationwide to grace their events and also conduct free Chinese paintings workshops. Mallgoers can also meet The Chan Lim Family of Artists and Students at the Artists behind the Brushtrokes event on January 29th at The Block Atrium.
Apart from the exhibit, SM City North EDSA welcomes the Year of the Rooster with good fortune, good food, and of course, great cultural presentations like the traditional Lion and Dragon dances
These include a Chinese New Year Astrological forecast by International feng shui expert Marites Allen, President and CEO of Feng Shui (WOFS) Philippines. Scheduled on January 22 (5pm) at The Block Atrium, it’s a great way for mall-goers to find out what’s in store for them in the Year of the Rooster.
The Oriental Market, on the other hand, is a treasure trove of lucky charms for good luck, blessings, protection, and good fortune. These include Yin Yang charms; bead, crystal, & fortune bracelets; Buddhas, spiritual icons, bells and wind chimes, moneybags, and golden. This will be from January 15 to February 12. at the Block’s ground floor.
Other exciting Chinese New Year events include a Wushu Martial Arts Demonstration on January 28th (5pm) at The Block. Not to be missed are the iconic Lion and Dragon Dances on January 28 to welcome a prosperous Chinese New Year.
Welcome the Year of the Rooster at SM City North EDSA.
Ross is known as the Pambansang Blogger ng Pilipinas - An Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Professional by profession and a Social Media Evangelist by heart.
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