林偉而 博士
Dr. William Lim
Graduated from the Department of Architecture, Cornell University, with a minor in Photography. William Lim has long been interested in art and architecture. His prestigious architecture company - CL3 has won numerous awards, such as the 'DFA Design for Asia Awards' and 'Grand Award for Culture' presented by the Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC).
He specializes in the production of large-scale art installations, and has recently begun to create oil paintings. During his artistic career, he has participated in many international exhibitions including the Hong Kong Victoria Park "Lantern Wonderland", the Venice Architecture Biennale held in Italy, the Hong Kong & Shenzhen Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism/Architecture, and the "Architecture and Heritage: Unearthing Future" exhibition held at the National Museum of Modern Art, Seoul, Korea in 2019. He also had his solo exhibition in July 2021, "A Year of Lost and Found" in Grotto Fine Art, showcasing his feelings in life during the outbreak of COVID.
He also committed to promoting culture and education. He is a member of the Cornell University Board of Trustees, the Gallery Advisory Committee of Asia Society Hong Kong Centre, a Arts and Culture Council Member of Asia Society Hong Kong Centre and a museum expert adviser to the Hong Kong Leisure and Cultural Services Department. In 2018, the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) awarded him an Honorary Doctor of Arts and Sciences. In 2019, William donated 90 artworks of "Living Collection" to M+, a museum of visual culture in the West Kowloon Cultural District of Hong Kong, in which 70% of the pieces are from Hong Kong local artists.
Professional Qualifications
• Honorary Doctor of Arts and Sciences, Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
• Master of Architecture, Cornell University, NY, USA (minor in Photography)
• Bachelor of Architecture, Cornell University, NY, USA
• Registered Architect, Massachusetts USA
• College of Fellows, American Institute of Architects
• Trustee, Cornell University
Others
2013-present Arts and Culture Council Member, Asia Society Hong Kong Center
2011-present The Gallery Advisory Committee, Asia Society Hong Kong Center
2016-present Member, China Advisory Board, Cornell University
2022-2024 Honorary Advisor, Cultural Ambassador Program, Central and Western District Association of Culture and Arts
2014-2024 Museum Expert Advisers, Leisure and Cultural Services Department
2011-2019 Board of Directors, Asia Art Archive
2010-2019 Asia-Pacific Acquisitions Committee member, Tate Museum, UK
2005-2018 Advisory Council Member, College of Architecture, Art and Planning, Cornell University
2013-2017 Member, Economic Development Commission - Working Group on Manufacturing Industries, Innovative
Technology, and Cultural and Creative Industries Government of The Hong Kong Special Administrative
Region
2017 Chinese Designer of the Year 2017, China Construction Decoration Association
2016 Board Member, The Art Basel Cities Advisory Board
2012-2013 Assistant Professor, Department of Architects, The University of Hong Kong
2011-2013 Co-chairman, Para/Site Art Space
2003&2013 President, American Institute of Architects, Hong Kong
Exhibitions
2022 ▪ “Art Central 2022”, Touch gallery, HKCEC, Hong Kong
▪ “Willows Dark Flowers Bright”, H Queen's. Central, Hong Kong
▪ “Flower Shadow”, Touch Gallery, Tai Kwun, Hong Kong
2021 ▪ William Lim: A Year of Lost & Found, Grotto SKW, Hong Kong
2019 ▪ “Architecture and Heritage: Unearthing Future”, Deoksugung, Seoul, Korea (-2020)
▪ “Matter”, Seoul Auction SA+, Korea
▪ “Design Spectrum - Material Modernity: Incredible Bamboo Paper & Wood”, Mallory Street, Wanchai, Hong
Kong
2018 ▪ “William Lim - The Architect and His Collection”, John Hartell Gallery, Cornell University, US
▪ “Three Years Searching for a Concept”, Art Stage Singapore 2018, Singapore
2017 ▪ “18m2”, International Design Furniture Fair Hong Kong 2017, HKCEC, Hong Kong
▪ “Post a Memory to the Future”, Art Square, Salisbury Garden, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
2016 ▪ “Planting Time”, Lam Tung Pang, Tang Gallery, Hong Kong
2015 ▪ “William Lim, Fundamental 40 years of Design Inspiration from the East”, ArtisTree, Hong Kong
▪ “Be Inspired in Central - Take Another View on Art”, Landmark, Hong Kong
2014 ▪ “Starry Very Merry Christmas”, PMQ Hong Kong
2013 ▪ “Ladders”, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
▪ “Big Catch”, Los Angeles, California, US
▪ “Bamboo Wind Pavilion”, Asia Society Hong Kong Centre, Hong Kong
▪ “Bamboo Theatre”, The West Kowloon Bamboo Theatre, Hong Kong
2012 ▪ “Space Journey”, ArtisTree, Hong Kong
▪ “Urban Cocoon”, Hong Kong & Shenzhen Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism/Architecture 2011-12, Kowloon Park,
Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
2011 ▪ “54” Grotto Fine Art, Hong Kong
▪ “Lantern Wonderland”, Victoria Park, Hong Kong
2010 ▪ “Elastic Streetscape” Venice Biennale 12th International Architecture Exhibition Hong Kong, Venice, Italy
2009 ▪ “Route-D” Detour 2009, Hong Kong
▪ “ILLEGAL STRUCTURE”, Tang Gallery, Hong Kong
2008 ▪ “Drifting Pavilion”, Dutch Design Week 2008, Netherland
▪ “Destination” Osage Gallery, Hong Kong
2007 ▪ “Bamboo Pavilion”, Hong Kong & Shenzhen Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism/Architecture, Central Police
Station Compound, Hong Kong
▪ “Back & Forth”, John Hartell Gallery, Cornell University, US
▪ “Crossings”, Grotto Fine Art, Hong Kong
2006 ▪ “Ladders, Bamboo Installation”, Venice Biennale 10th International Architecture Exhibition, Venice, Italy
2005 ▪ “Aura” a Visual Journey, Grotto Fine Art, Hong Kong
▪ “Found Item No. 2 - The Dream & The Search”, Hong Kong Arts Centre, Hong Kong
2004 ▪ “Found Item No. 1”, Hong Kong Arts Centre, Hong Kong
2003 ▪ “Lantern Wonderland”, Victoria Park, Hong Kong