Linda Lam – Sack Tin Lim PREVIEW

Sack Tin Lim
122x86cm
Oil on Canvas
2022
RM5,500

"Linda Lam" embodies the spirit of a baby boomer - slightly plump with full lips, hailing from Kuching, Sarawak, and of Malay descent. Her transformative journey as a transwoman began during her teenage years in her twenties when she decided to embark on a new life in Kuala Lumpur. Within the Thome, she shines as the most cheerful and humorous individual, spreading laughter wherever she goes. Affectionately nicknamed "raja lawak" (the king of comedy) due to her humorous personality, she brings joy and delight to those around her.

Always donning a caftan, she holds a revered place as one of the elders, gracefully moving with the aid of a walking stick due to severe knee pain. Besides her cheerful demeanour, Linda Lam has a morning ritual she cherishes – she loves to put on music from her radio early in the morning while doing her makeup, joyfully welcoming the day with her radiant spirit. In this artwork, Linda Lam is depicted in the living room, seated on the couch - her favourite spot where she often watches TV.