Born and raised in Singapore, Lim Poh Teck’s childhood was heavily influenced by Chinese culture and values. After studying at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts and LASALLE College of the Arts in Singapore, Lim ventured to the University of New South Wales in Australia to obtain his Master of Art (Media Art) and later his PhD from Peking University in China. His experiences abroad impacted his art practice. As such, his works are often drawn from personal reflections of his experiences locally and abroad and his explorations of heritage and culture.
In Celebration, Lim applies meticulous strokes that create a sense of rhythm and density. These qualities, the artist argues, are inspired by nature. Lim seeks to employ biomorphic metaphors in this and other artworks to understand society and himself. By doing so, he intends to understand the meaning of life while aspiring for a brighter future.
