'Shrine Collage' from the series 'Prosperity for All' by Louis Lim

Wednesday, February 13 – Sunday, February 17, 2019 In celebration of BrisAsia Festival 2019, Louis Lim’s artwork, Shrine Collage from the series Prosperity for All will be projected onto the William Jolly Bridge from 13-17 February 2019. Prosperity for All is a typological study of the Earth God shrines that are worshiped by the community of Lim’s mother’s hometown Jenjarom, Malaysia. Saturated colours of red and yellow has highlighted the convoluted landscapes, with pineapples, mandarins and ingots decorating the surroundings believed to bring the community luck and prosperity. Historically the Earth God is a Chinese deity, however it was believed to have caused conflict with the local Malay spirit when the Chinese immigrants introduced the deity’s shrine. Hence a Malay deity (Datuk Gong) was replaced and worshipped within most Malaysian-Chinese Earth God shrines. Lim says that ‘Examining these shrine images made me reflect on my life as an immigrant – conflicting and hopeful at times, devastating and humorous at others.’ Louis Lim is an Australian-based photographer whose work explores the diversity in human conditions, specifically those who are under-represented in mainstream media. With a keen interest on light, Lim’s practice focuses on non-fictional visual storytelling and conceptual photographic portraits with a collaborative methodology. Lim's work has been exhibited in several Australian galleries and presented internationally. BrisAsia Festival is an annual festival that showcases contemporary and traditional Asian arts, cultural programs and events. The program provides professional and sector development opportunities for Brisbane-based creatives who have a strong interest in the Asian region and are engaged in associated creative practice. In 2019 BrisAsia Festival runs from 9 February to 3 March with an exciting and diverse program of over 100 events. Louis Lim Shrine Collage from the series Prosperity for All 2014 Digital Inkjet Prints Venue address: William Jolly Bridge, Brisbane City Venue: William Jolly Bridge, Brisbane City Parent event: BrisAsia Festival Event type: Art, Free