Born in 1995 in Guangdong, China, Lam Kwok Yam is a contemporary artist based in Hong Kong. His work is deeply influenced by the intersection of personal perception and social phenomena, with a strong focus on identity, memory, and emotional complexities.
A graduate of the Academy of Visual Arts, Hong Kong Baptist University (2019), Lam is currently pursuing a Master of Fine Arts at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. He is also an active member of “Popo-Post Art Group”, which he co-founded in 2018, and “Writing as Method”, an artist collective dedicated to exploring artistic narratives.
Artistic Journey and Exhibitions
Lam has actively participated in both solo and group exhibitions across Hong Kong, Japan, and South Korea. His recent solo exhibitions include:
- “3.2.1…” (2024) – The Art of CUHK: M.F.A. Year One Exhibition, Hong Kong
- “Armour” (2023) – Art Home, Hong Kong
- “Neuron” (2023) – Art Center Ongoing, Tokyo, Japan
- “Safety Blanket” (2022) – Negative Space, Hong Kong
In addition, he has showcased his works in various group exhibitions, such as:
- Writing as Method (2024) – HART Haus, Hong Kong
- Beyond Borderland (2024) – Cheng Ming Building, Hong Kong
- Popo-post Migration Center (2023) – Philosopher’s Stone, Seoul, South Korea
- Art Basel – 1A Space Booth (2022) – Hong Kong
Awards and Recognition
Lam has received multiple awards and grants, recognizing his contributions to the contemporary art scene:
- Studentship Award (2023-2025) – The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Colours of Humanity Award (2023) – Justice Centre Hong Kong
- NoExit Grant for Unpaid Artistic Labour (2020) – Para Site, Hong Kong
- Supported Artist 2019-2020 – soundpocket, Hong Kong
Additionally, in 2023, he was selected for an artist-in-residence program at Art Center Ongoing, Tokyo, Japan, further expanding his creative exploration beyond Hong Kong.
