Andrew Tam
As an artist, my aim is one that is rather selfish: to capture
my personal experiences and share them with whoever
happens to see. With this objective in mind, I have allowed
myself absolute freedom to express myself in multiple
mediums from sculptures to traditional Chinese landscapes.
The pieces in this room show my journey of technical
development through multiple mediums alongside my
personal emotional responses to the meaningful events
that take place in my life. I believe that emotions are the
strongest way to connect with the viewer, therefore I strive
to highlight the emotions embedded within my pieces
as clear-cut as my ability allows me to, evoking feelings
inexpressible with words.
I also believe my personality and culture have greatly
shaped my work. Being a perfectionist, I feel most
comfortable when I have full control over the tools at my
disposal, paying particular attention to form and texture.
Although my Chinese heritage somewhat makes me feel
responsible for continuing the traditional practice of my
ancestors, I will not hesitate to use foreign processes to
enhance my pieces as I seek originality and adaptability.