Isaac Lim is a handsome and charming young artist who turned 15 in August this year. Although he suffers from both muscular dystrophy and autism, he does not bow to his circumstances. He is a fulfilled person and a champion!
Isaac has always shown a keen interest in art. Even as a pre-schooler, drawing, colouring and painting activities would keep him absorbed for hours. He also has a predilection for strong and vibrant colours. Isaac was 10 years old when he was first introduced to the world of art through the Very Special Arts’ (VSA) Barrier-Free Art Programme in December 2001. Formal art lessons began the next year in 2002 with Mr. Ng Geok Seng from B Inspire, a pioneer team of artists accredited by the National Arts Council and the Ministry of Education working with VSA Singapore, and who are dedicated to cultivate and to promote the artistic ability of children with special needs.
It has been 4 years since Isaac first started lessons in April 2002. His progress has been remarkable.
In August 2002, Isaac’s entry for an art competition, with the Disabled Peoples’ Association (DPA), entitled “Atypical Christmas Tree” was one of 10 top winners.
The following year in 2003, he was awarded the merit prize for “Senses” at the inaugural art competition organized by VSA Singapore.
In January 2004, Isaac won First Prize at the Balestier Special School art competition with a composition entitled “Applause”. This was later selected by Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore to be made into a giftcard to help in the school’s fundraising effort.
In April 2004, Isaac’s “Tapestry of Joy” won him a $200 cash prize at the DPA art competition.
In September 2005, he clinched the First Prize in the Youth category of the 3rd VSA Art Competition for Children and Youths with Special Needs. The theme was based on a poem entitled “The Seedling” by Laurence Dunbar. Isaac’s winning artpiece was entitled “Seed of Peace”. This artwork is currently on loan to the Prime Minister’s Office upon the request of Mdm Ho Ching, the Prime Minister’s wife.
In October 2005, Credit Suisse paid Isaac an honorarium for the use of the artwork “Bloom” in their corporate planner which he later donated to Very Special Arts Singapore as a token of his support for the organization.
On 29 January 2006, Isaac was featured together with his younger brother in the Sunday Times (ST. 29.1.06 /A Life Less Ordinary :The Art of Survival) for their artistic ability. This article caught the attention of ThreeSixZero Production House who wanted Isaac on a documentary entitled, ‘My Special Journey’ for the hope he would hold out to others through his artistic achievements. That episode was telecast on 31 May 2006 over Channel ‘U’.
In October 2006, VSA Singapore wrote requesting for permission to use an image of Isaac’s artwork, “Seed Of Peace” in Very Special Cards 2006, a fundraising event for the organisation for which the artist was paid a royalty.
Click here to see more of Isaac's Art.
Isaac has always shown a keen interest in art. Even as a pre-schooler, drawing, colouring and painting activities would keep him absorbed for hours. He also has a predilection for strong and vibrant colours. Isaac was 10 years old when he was first introduced to the world of art through the Very Special Arts’ (VSA) Barrier-Free Art Programme in December 2001. Formal art lessons began the next year in 2002 with Mr. Ng Geok Seng from B Inspire, a pioneer team of artists accredited by the National Arts Council and the Ministry of Education working with VSA Singapore, and who are dedicated to cultivate and to promote the artistic ability of children with special needs.
It has been 4 years since Isaac first started lessons in April 2002. His progress has been remarkable.
In August 2002, Isaac’s entry for an art competition, with the Disabled Peoples’ Association (DPA), entitled “Atypical Christmas Tree” was one of 10 top winners.
The following year in 2003, he was awarded the merit prize for “Senses” at the inaugural art competition organized by VSA Singapore.
In January 2004, Isaac won First Prize at the Balestier Special School art competition with a composition entitled “Applause”. This was later selected by Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore to be made into a giftcard to help in the school’s fundraising effort.
In April 2004, Isaac’s “Tapestry of Joy” won him a $200 cash prize at the DPA art competition.
In September 2005, he clinched the First Prize in the Youth category of the 3rd VSA Art Competition for Children and Youths with Special Needs. The theme was based on a poem entitled “The Seedling” by Laurence Dunbar. Isaac’s winning artpiece was entitled “Seed of Peace”. This artwork is currently on loan to the Prime Minister’s Office upon the request of Mdm Ho Ching, the Prime Minister’s wife.
In October 2005, Credit Suisse paid Isaac an honorarium for the use of the artwork “Bloom” in their corporate planner which he later donated to Very Special Arts Singapore as a token of his support for the organization.
On 29 January 2006, Isaac was featured together with his younger brother in the Sunday Times (ST. 29.1.06 /A Life Less Ordinary :The Art of Survival) for their artistic ability. This article caught the attention of ThreeSixZero Production House who wanted Isaac on a documentary entitled, ‘My Special Journey’ for the hope he would hold out to others through his artistic achievements. That episode was telecast on 31 May 2006 over Channel ‘U’.
In October 2006, VSA Singapore wrote requesting for permission to use an image of Isaac’s artwork, “Seed Of Peace” in Very Special Cards 2006, a fundraising event for the organisation for which the artist was paid a royalty.
Click here to see more of Isaac's Art.
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