My Curated Life – Artist Talk with Anthony Van Lam

An intimate Artist Talk with Anthony Van Lam exploring memory, beauty, and the story behind My Curated Life

After a wonderful opening attended by over 70 guests, we are pleased to invite you back for a special evening — an intimate Artist Talk with Anthony Van Lam.

This session is designed for collectors, supporters, friends, and guests who RSVP’d but were unable to attend the opening celebration. It is an opportunity to go deeper into the story behind My Curated Life.

About the Artist Talk

Join Anthony Van Lam as he shares the personal journey behind My Curated Life — a visual reflection of decades spent observing the beauty found in art, nature, people, travel, and everyday objects.

During this talk, Anthony will discuss:

• How the concept of My Curated Life developed
• His creative process — from journaling and reflection to final artwork
• The meaning behind key symbols and recurring motifs
• How memory, emotion, and lived experience are translated into visual narratives
• The connection between renewal, Lunar New Year, and the cyclical nature of identity

This is not a formal lecture, but a warm and conversational evening where guests can listen, reflect, and ask questions.

About the Exhibition

My Curated Life is a visual memoir — an intimate gathering of moments, objects, and encounters accumulated over decades of living with attention, curiosity, and care.

Each artwork emerges from a process of emotional translation. Sentimental gifts, florals, collected objects, and personal symbols appear not as still subjects, but as carriers of memory and meaning.

At its core, the exhibition explores connection — how certain images or objects hold a gravitational pull and quietly become part of who we are.

Presented during the Sydney Lunar Festival, the exhibition reflects themes of renewal, reflection, and continuity.

Exhibition Dates

9 February – 27 March 2026

RSVP

Please select:
“Artist Talk – Wednesday 18 March, 6:00 pm”

Seats are limited to ensure an intimate experience.

We look forward to welcoming you.

— The ArtSHINE Community

VENUE: Community Bank Darling Square

Shop NE12, Little Pier Street,

Haymarket, NSW 2000

Majestic Stride

About Anthony Van Lam

The stylistic and expressive paintings of Australian artist Anthony Van Lam are as tranquil and magical as they are quietly profound. Working in mixed media on canvas and paper, his practice explores the interplay of line, colour, organic form, florals, animals, and surface pattern—brought together in carefully balanced compositions that invite contemplation.

With a background in fashion design, Van Lam brings a refined sense of composition and spatial awareness to his art. He expertly positions objects within the picture plane, uncovering new meanings in familiar subjects by isolating them and thoughtfully manipulating scale, colour, and shadow.

While known for bold and colourful design work in fashion, his painting practice reveals a deep and enduring passion for flowers. His artworks are immediately captivating, encouraging viewers to pause and rediscover the quiet magic woven into everyday life.

Fluttering Traditions

Peace and Happiness