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As
members promenade on the second storey of Tessensohn Clubhouse
on their way to experience Club life, many suddenly pause in
front of our expressively built art spaces to spend moments lost
in thought and admiration. The works of ceramic art, seeming to
glow from within with their deep rich earthy glazes and air of
superb quality, are radiant examples of one man’s creative
vigour.
Local
potter Lim Hua Choon is one of the most well known potters in
Singapore
, whose journey to
artist fulfillment began 16 long years ago
as a florist. He had the stroke of genius that his
arrangements would be more appreciated if he could have creative
control over the vases as well, but as his knowledge of pottery
grew, so did his passion.
Since
1993, when he completed a sculpture course at Nanyang Academy of
Fine Arts, Hua Choon has extensively exhibited around the world.
Appreciation for his work was found in
Jiangxi
(
China
), Tokoname (
Japan
), Johor Bahru Hyatt
Regency,
Cairo
(
Egypt
) and of course
Singapore
, as he held
exhibitions at least once a year from 1987 to 2005. The appeal
of his work is universal and uplifting.
“Like
many potters, my works were first driven by lifestyle pottery. I
then experimented sculpting, something that I enjoy
tremendously. Today, I am into a new phase – conceptual
ceramics,” Hua Choon told us. Using every new piece to store
his feelings and deeper meanings, he nurtures a wider and wider
variation of shapes and sizes from the traditional forms of
vases, plates and jars.
The
pieces displayed at Tessensohn Clubhouse are splendid examples.
Traditional teapots, tenderly made, are accompanied by perfectly
formed cups and bonsai-like twigs as handles. His creations
thrust their slender forms to light – alluring, mysterious and
curvy with slim necks. Dramatic examples of his creative
development are the large sculptures on display, with bases of
stormy clay holding aloft striking thrusts and patterns of aged
steel. Such range and confidence!
Lim
Hua Choon’s collection of 20 pottery art pieces, perfect for
any living space, is on display on the second floor of
Tessensohn Clubhouse and the artworks are for sale.
Prices range from $300 to $1400, with a nice 15% discount
for Club members. For orders or discussions, please call Cleo
Thang at 63371182. |
