In The Sinking World, Lam expands upon the traditional Chinese ink traditions for which he is renowned to experiment with children’s stickers for the first time. From afar, the artwork represents classical landscapes. A closer look reveals modern buildings and skyscrapers. On the surface, a playful smattering of stickers in the shape of clouds, animals, and automobiles create a complex and layered theatrical effect, telling vivid and multiple stories to an observant viewer.
The Sinking World, 2014
Acrylic, charcoal, and stickers on plywood
H240 x 500cm, set of 5 panels
“Toys allow us to understand the constructs of learning.”
In PLAY, Lam experimented with toys to explore questions about
growth, human experiences, and the development of
the adult mind through the act of playing.
