CHAN LIM AN FAMILY OF ARTISTS AND STUDENTS SHOWCASING CHINESE PAINTINGS ON LANTERNS.

From January 24 - February 11, 2016 A NEW LIGHT OF PROSPERITY An exhibit of over 100 Chinese paintings on lanterns. SM City North Edsa is honored to begin the Chinese New Year celebration with artworks from Chan Lim Family of Artists and Students  

A grand collection of Chinese Painting Lanterns filled with artistic designs, unique & delicate stroke (looks so simple to them but ow my when i get to try it myself i can;t even explain my own work hehehe) with elegance that targets Chinese hereditary cultures & traditions.

Featuring, 1000 lantern works of 35 different Artist from Chan Lim Family of Artist & Students that showcase every year in various locations across our country. 

Recently, I've found out, that on earliest days of Chinese Culture, Lanterns are entrance-way lightning, it's highly ornamental & decorative in chinese Houses, temples & palaces, it serves as a portable light on gateways .

Also, Lighting a Lantern means "Illuminating the future & giving Birth". A way of mankind to pray for smooth futures and wishes good health for families.

Chan Lim Family's first exhibit in 1995 was held in SM Megamall. 

To date, they have held 14 family exhibits. 21 years after, the family continues to partner with SM Supermalls. Together with their students, they have traveled nationwide to have exhibit and conduct free Chinese Painting Workshop.

Chan Lim is the name used by the family patriarch in signing all his artworks. 

The name is formed by combining the last names of the sibling's parents. His real name is Jose.

None of the Chan Lim family members have degrees related to arts. 

The Chan Lim siblings Alex, Felix, Rolex and Jolex are licensed engineers and connected with multinational companies in various industries.

Their first interaction painting was an Oil painting done in 1998. 

It was a Chinese style painting given as a gift to the family patriarch's, Chan Lim, 60th birthday. The painting is currently displayed in their Pasig residence.

Innovation is an important focus area for the family. 

Coming from different fields and industries, the family was able to launch artworks done in other materials like fan, lantern and porcelain plate.

SM City North EDSA's Chinese New Year celebration continues with other exciting activities such as Chinese musical performances, oriental market, astrological readings and dragon dance.

ORIENTAL CULTURE MARKET

February 2 to 15, Mall Hours / City Center East and West Mall 2nd Floor

An array of Chinese products and delicacies specially offered to shoppers.

ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST WITH MARITES ALLEN

February 7, 5:00pm / The Block Atrium

Know what's in store for you this year from international Feng Shui master, Marites Allen.

GOLDS OF FORTUNE

January 24 to February 11 / The Block Ground Floor and the Annex Ground Floor

Chinese goodies for the first 100 customers to answer the trivia questions.

ORIENTAL CLASSICS

January 31, 5:00pm / The Block Atrium

Chinese classical musical performances.

CHINESE WUSHU ARTS

January 31, 5:00pm / The Block Atrium

An exhibition derived from traditional Chinese martial arts.

CHINESE ARTS IN LETTERS CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOP

February 6, 2:00pm / The Block Atrium

Learn the art of Chinese calligraphy.

CHINESE COURT AND FOLK DANCES

February 8, 2:00pm / The Block Atrium

Traditional Chinese dance to bring good fortune for the year.

The Orchestra playing instrumental musics during the event

Yes believe it or not this is my own work..... with a bit stroke form Mr. Chan Lim ^_^

I am one of the lucky blogger to receive an artwork from Mr. Chan Lim

HERE ARE SOME OF THE FAMILY'S ART WORKS!

I know next year would be another year of a more artistic designs from the whole family of Chan Lim... A Family of Artistic is a Family worth being proud for.