Jason Lim

Jason Lim, a Singapore-born ceramist and performance artist, is captivated by the language of clay. He frequently extends the medium beyond its traditional uses, embracing a minimalist approach and actively engaging the viewer in his work.

Biography of Jason Lim

Jason Lim was born in 1966 in Singapore. He studied at Central Saint Martins in London and earned his MFA from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (LASALLE College of the Arts).

His journey began with his first show in Canterbury, England, in 1992. Since then, he has exhibited his works globally, including in Australia, Germany, India, Japan, Poland, Singapore, The Philippines, Thailand, and the Netherlands.

His artistic endeavors have been consistently recognized and supported by the National Arts Council since 1994.

In 2007, Lim showcased "Just Dharma and Light Weight" at the Singapore Pavilion during the 52nd Venice Biennale. That same year, he also presented "Walking Sticks" at the 4th World Ceramics Biennale in Korea.

Jason Lim's works have been featured in numerous solo and group exhibitions held at various galleries and museums worldwide, including Craft Queensland Gallery in Australia and South London Gallery in the UK. He also participated in the 4th World Ceramics Biennale (2007), the Taiwan Ceramics Biennale (2008), the 1st Jakarta Ceramics Biennale (2009), JIWA: Jakarta Biennale (2017), Kjerringøy Land Art Biennale (2018), and Indian Ocean Craft Triennale (2021).

Jason Lim's Art Style

Jason Lim’s work is influenced by the elements of nature—earth, water, air, fire, and space. Drawing inspiration from these elements, he aims to reveal the intricate relationships between nature and our surroundings. His practice focuses on the interplay between body, matter, and spirit. Lim uses extended, meditative processes of repetition to create works in sculpture, photography, film, and performance art.

Jason Lim's artistic journey has flourished in the last decade. By merging his expertise in sculpting with influences from performance art, he creates ceramic pieces that transcend mere aesthetics and invite viewers to engage with deeper meanings.

His ceramics go beyond traditional functionality, taking on almost sculptural, organic forms—such as asymmetrical plates, sealed vessels, and perforated bottles. With their earthy yet delicate quality, his works invite contemplation of the creation process. Their inherent asymmetry challenges conventional notions of balance and symmetry.