Moca Asia 2010 Amcham Group Exhibition First Nature
First Nature is in reference to the natural disposition or affinity of the artists for the creation of art. The exhibition features a selection of photographic works from Mau Lim’s Portraits of Nature series as well as works by Lee Shi-min and New Ton.
Proceeds from the sale of artworks to benefit the artists, Moca Asia, Operation Smile China Medical Mission and Orbis Hong Kong.
Mau Lim: Portraits of Nature
Artist Serial Review by Arturo Tora (1 December 2009)
Mau Lim abides by the doctrine of non-disturbance in her works. For one to capture images of life, flora and fauna in their natural setting and habitat, devoid of traces of an observer is a glorious, sacred moment and privilege. She often employs close-up and distant images of natural scenery to form a solid base colour field which upon closer examination reveals a variety of interesting features, details and adornments.
Through her devotion to the study of elements of nature, firm grounding and experience in botany, gardening and landscape design, she captures the strength, vitality and ephemeral nature of her subjects. With keen observation and insight, she imbues her work with innate harmony and balance, and successfully captures the intangible and intangible rhythm, pulse and beauty of nature‘s aspects, features and phenomena.
Mau Lim is an environmentally friendly artist whose emotive fleeting portrayals evoke feelings of calm and serenity that resonate with viewers. To her, the creation of such works is a form of meditation, and through the years she has developed a style uniquely her own.






