about CharlieLim

 Based in Singapore, CharlieLim is a man of many professions - an art director, commercial photographer, fine art veteran and a collector of vintage items.  With a career spanning more than four decades, Charlie has worked with a diverse range of clients, from famous celebrities to politicians to ordinary families; all this while continually refining his techniques and pushing the boundaries of photography.  His work encompasses a wide spectrum of subjects, from portraits to food presentation, product, industrial and aerial photography.

More than just photography, Charlie has created an innovative product which he describes as “Talking Walls” which are personalized art works, that can be printed on a wide range of medium such as leather, wood, glass and mirror etc.

Closest to his heart, however, is his signature art form dubbed “Light Paintography” a one of its kind light painting photography.  Conceptually, Charlie uses a light source to “paint” a subject, creating a light and shadow effect of an “oil-painting”. The end product will be a stunning photograph that when printed on canvas, resembles a Rembrandt painting.

Following are some of Charlie’s accolades and international awards:

• Charlie latest achievemnet has to be the 9th Rotary Club Artisan Award 2023.

• In 2015, Charlie was bestowed the prestigious Singapore Design Golden Jubilee and awarded by the National Arts Council.

• He won 14 Nominees from 2012 to 2023 of the International Color Awards in Portraits, Nude, and Fashion Categories.

• Charlie's work was exhibited at Ngee Ann Cultural Centre, as part of his Solo SG50 Photo exhibition

• His works were featured on Vietnam TV four times within 2 years.

• Brick Lane Gallery In London invited him to take part in the 'Photography Now' Group Exhibition

• Charlie’s work was among 100 international photographers published in the International Masters of Photography Vol. II.

• Featured in CNA (Channel NewsAsia) - TV program ‘Money Mind’ about his 
PAINTOGRAPHY and Wall Design in April 2019 and

  April 2021.

• Charlie was selected to showcase his works in the 53rd Annual Bold Book by SG100 Foundation under B.O.L.D. Artist.

• Selected and submitted works to Shanghai International Art Fair 2019 exhibit from 21 to 
24 Nov 2019.

• He was selected and presented by The Artivist of the Year Awards on 13th Dec 2019 by Arttour International (New York).