Hong Kong Palace Museum |

Arrow

Arrow is a bamboo sculpture inspired by the multifaceted symbolism of the bamboo arrow. From hunting and warfare to sport, the role of the arrow has transformed over time. The artist uses it as a metaphor to reflect on the rise and fall of traditional craftsmanship amid the tides of history, conveying the tension and struggle between beauty and violence, tradition and modernity.

The three interlocking infinity loops arranged in a three-fold symmetrical structure, symbolising the cyclical and expansive nature of time. A prey, a suit of armour, and a target are pierced by arrows along with the bamboo weave, giving birth to a structure at once fragile and resilient.

Artist Biography

Inkgo Lam is a bamboo artist who graduated from The Chinese University of Hong Kong with a BA in Fine Arts in 2014. In 2020, Inkgo met and began an apprenticeship under Master Lui Ming, a bamboo steamer master in Hong Kong, recognized as a bearer of one of the city’s intangible cultural heritage. She is dedicated to create contemporary bamboo art that embody emotional resonance and oriental aesthetics through traditional craftsmanship. Her works have been widely exhibited both locally and overseas, including Art Basel Hong Kong (2021), “Beyond Borders: Traces of Hong Kong Stories” (Canada, 2022), London Craft Week (2023), Sai Kung Hoi Arts Festival (2023) and her solo exhibition “Oi! OnSite: ORGANs” (2024).