Artist
Yong Look Lam
b. Selangor, 1962
Year of Artwork
2012
Description
Yong Look Lam's "Semporna Series" captures the rustic charm of traditional village life in Semporna, Malaysia. This particular piece portrays a stilt house made from weathered materials like wooden planks and thatched roofs. The scene is rich with everyday details: laundry hanging to dry, uneven steps leading up to the home, and people engaging their daily tasks. The muted earth tones and soft lighting evoke a sense of quietude and simplicity, emphasizing the close connection between the villagers and their natural environment. The delicate watercolour technique enhances the texture and atmosphere, bringing the humble setting to life with a sense of nostalgia and authenticity.
Yong Look Lam is a well established fine artist in Malaysia. He graduated in 1982 with a Diploma in Fine Art from the Kuala Lumpur College of Art and a year later he completed his Diploma in Watercolour. He is one of the founding members of the Malaysian Watercolour Organization where he has been involved in numerous exhibitions in around the world. He is the recipient of the Malaysian Watercolour Society Award in 1987 as well as the Pemandangan Malaysia Award in 1994.
Medium
Water Colour on Paper
Dimension in cm (W x H)
74 x 53.5 | frame: 98 x 78
