The founder and director of Wei-Ling Gallery and Wei-Ling Contemporary on following her intuition and the art of style.
Is it a home? Or an art gallery?”—those are my exact thoughts as Lim Wei-Ling gives me a tour of her stylish residence, beautifully decorated with masterpieces by celebrated Malaysian and international artists. “That one over there, Balloon Venus, is an original by Jeff Koons,” the gallery owner and curator says casually, pointing out the artwork by the American pop culture artist. Another standout in her living room is contemporary artist Ivan Lam’s Everything I’ve ever known, I’m giving it back to you, a large diptych that commands the space. It is clear that art is her true calling, the way her innate passion and unquestionable enthusiasm shine through as we touch on the subject matter. “I launched the art gallery at the age of 30, and at the time I had limited experience within the field. However, I was guided by my strong intuition and love for art,” she reminisces. “I wanted to provide a platform to promote artists and support and nurture their careers, and at the same time, find artists that people would be interested to invest in.”
This story is from the August 2018 edition of Harper's Bazaar Malaysia.
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