What’s New?
My debut zine FLUXE emerged from my journey back to Canada to care for my mother who lives with mixed dementia. Through these pages, I blend my photography, gardening, writing, and collage work—creative pursuits that brought me moments of joy and self-expression during my care-giving journey. I created this heartfelt publication to offer a glimpse into how I balanced caregiving with maintaining my own creative practice. FLUXE is perfect for anyone seeking inspiration to nurture their creativity while navigating the challenges of caring for a loved one.
Elysium Series
A new painting has emerged into being after several years of disillusion or lack of focus. Struggling at the canvas, the painting sat unattended to for over a year. I had to let go of self-imposed expectations. Then without much thought, I came to the canvas one evening with the intention of simply cleaning and reorganizing my space. One thing led to another and I started to paint. I introduce to you Elysium, No. 1, the mythical land for the afterlife of noble, heroic and the blessed.
Left or Above: Elysium, No. 1, 2024
Elysium Series
A new painting has emerged into being after several years of disillusion or lack of focus. Struggling at the canvas, the painting sat unattended to for over a year. I had to let go of self-imposed expectations. Then without much thought, I came to the canvas one evening with the intention of simply cleaning and reorganizing my space. One thing led to another and I started to paint. I introduce to you Elysium, No. 1, the mythical land for the afterlife of noble, heroic and the blessed.
Left or Above: Elysium, No. 1, 2024
Art & Alzheimer’s
On New Year’s Day 2024, I proposed creating collages with my mom, who has Alzheimer’s. Despite her condition, she enthusiastically embraced the idea. As Alzheimer’s gradually limits her ability to perform normal cognitive tasks, this activity serves as a hopeful means of creating new neural connections. While she cuts out items from supermarket flyers, I handle the pasting. This collaboration not only brings her joy but also allows us to connect in a meaningful way. Together, we’ve created over 30 collages and still counting.
Left or Above: Re(Constructing) Memories, No. 20, 2024
A Body of Work Spanning Over 20 Years
Norm Yip’s body of work is comprised of work created over two decades of continual exploration in the creative mind. The cathartic moment began several years after moving from Canada to Hong Kong, deciding to leave his career as an architect to pursue his interest in photography and the visual arts. Inspired by opposing forces of chaos versus order and light versus darkness, his approach is in constant flux.
Left or Above: Arcadia, No. 9 (Blue Planet IV), 2021 from The Arcadia Series
A Return to Where it All Began, in Canada
After an adventurous twenty-seven years in Hong Kong, he returns to his native Canada, ready to unravel the deeper motivations behind his commitment to a career in artistic expression.
Left or Above: Gaia, No. 8, 2022 from The Gaia Series
An Artistic Vision founded on Expression and Beauty
I navigate my creative interests across the following domains:
- Painting, where I explore the depth of expression on canvas.
- Photography, capturing moments through the lens with an artistic eye.
- Experimental techniques, a realm where innovation and creativity converge.
Left or Above: Light and Shadow from Toronto Abstraction & Shadow
Art That Breathes Life into a Space
Elevate your surroundings with captivating creations that transcend the ordinary, infusing vitality and personality into every corner. Commercial and private commissions are welcome.
Above: Metrowire 1 at Harbourside HQ, Kowloon Bay