In 1999, I left behind my career as an architect to embark on a journey into art and photography. The decision was difficult, as I had studied architecture and worked in Hong Kong as a project manager for an international firm. Yet, I felt a strong inner need to create—an urge to work with my hands and bring beauty into physical form. Despite beauty being a concept that many contemporary artists avoid, it remains at the core of my work. To the artists who inspire me, I owe my deepest gratitude for fuelling my own creative journey.
Re(Constructing) Memories, No. 20. Collage by Norm Yip

WHAT’S NEW?

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

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Arcadia, No. 9 (Blue Planet IV) by Norm Yip

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

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Potion Leaves 8, by Norm Yip

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

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Gaia, No. 7, Gelatin print by Norm Yip

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

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Metrowire paintings by Norm Yip

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

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