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Pauline Lam’s Views from the Bridge – Lo and Behold seamlessly merges traditional artistry with cutting-edge technology, offering a fresh perspective on public art. This nearly 17-meter-long stainless steel railing takes its cues from the waves and fiddler crabs native to the area around the bridge, creating a design that interacts with its natural surroundings.
While the piece celebrates local ecology, its creation also marks a step forward in integrating artificial intelligence into the artistic process. “In recent years, the development of artificial intelligence has attracted great attention from the design community,” Lam explains. “This work uses AI assistance in the sketch stage, making it easier to achieve the effect of the work in a simulated environment.” By employing AI, she streamlined the design process and laid the groundwork for developing a cohesive series of similar artworks.
The railing’s dynamic interplay with the sun, sky, and tide mirrors nature’s rhythms, while its construction from recyclable stainless steel reflects Lam’s commitment to sustainability. As she puts it, “The materials used in the design have been kept as simple and pure as possible to reduce the generation of waste.”
By combining sustainable design, local inspiration, and technological innovation, Pauline Lam invites us to rethink the role of public art in shaping how we see and care for the world around us.
Pauline Lam Studio
Pauline Lam is an award-winning artist and designer with over 17 years of university teaching experience. She has collaborated with renowned brands like Chanel and Hong Kong Times Square and participated in over 100 exhibitions worldwide, including in France, Japan, and Australia. In 2010, Lam became the first female recipient of the “Award for Best Artist (Visual Arts)” at the Hong Kong Arts Development Awards.
Photo Courtesy of Pauline Lam
