It has been said that his tattoo-works evoke a slight Tim Burtonesque quality. But to compare this reknowned artist-tattoist to anyone, no matter how legendary, would do Leon Lam-Hien‘s art gross injustice.
This beautiful painting I received from a very generous and talented Leon, is now a precious part of my very humble stable of contemporary artworks. To say that I adore this Currently Untitled artwork, is yet another gross understatement.
Just like the impromptu methodology he uses in his work as a tattooist, there is much free flowing spontaneity in the manner in which Leon employs his colours and executes his brush strokes. Even the choice of subject for this tableau was left to providence via masterful tilting of the canvas upon application of the paints, and a clever interpretation of the contours of the paints thereafter.
(Sometimes) the contemporary artworld can appear pretentious, with many artists constantly striving to ascribe profound meaning to their (sometimes) technically questionable artworks Don’t get me wrong here. As an INTP, I revere great… and perverse thinkers and the importance of concepts. That said, brilliant ideas are never an excuse for inattention to the mastery of fundamental techniques for execution.
What I love about Leon’s work, is this deliberate absence of a pre-determined fabrication of a political statement, a creative idea or a clever concept.
It just Is.
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I agree with your view.. I stumbled upon his work accidentally and was awed by his individuality and talented strokes. I met the artist himself (what a humbling experience) and INFP me, I feel he’s trapped and lost and in search of something.. But whatever it is, his artistic expression never fails to amaze me..
Hi Nell,
Thanks for the comment. I suppose we are all “lost” in some way of other, constantly in search for some “meaning” to our existence. You are right about Leon’s artistic expression. I can look at the same works over and over… and over again, and STILL be in awe.
In a recent meeting with him, he expressed intention of wanting to focus on his art and possibly hold an exposition. I’m looking forward to that!