In his first solo exhibition, Singapore-based photographer Wilfred Lim explores the relationship between self, memory and space in face of sweeping social and environmental upheavals.
The son of a fisherman and a native of the coastal village of Pengerang in southern Malaysia, he witnessed the fabric of life increasingly being torn apart by a recent state petrochemical project. Dire consequences such as the forced displacement of longtime residents, environmental pollution and destruction prompted him to raise awareness about the issue through photography.
Creating symbolically charged images, the artist attempts to reconcile his deepening sense of personal loss and reconnect with an increasingly alien hometown.
Drawing reference to the songs of whales, which have been increasingly drowned out by underwater industrial activity yet vital to preserve for the survival of these gentle giants, the works attempt to carve out a quiet space for contemplating on the precarious balance between economic progress, environmental conservation and the preservation of traditional livelihoods.
Artist Talk: 3 Feb 2018, Sat 3pm – 4pm, Free with registration here
Venue: The Arts House, Living Room, Gallery II
When: 26 Jan - 28 Feb 2018, 10am - 10pm
By: The Arts House
