Based in Hong Kong and London, Tsim received training on BA Fine Arts and MA Biodesign respectively at Academy of Visual Arts, Hong Kong Baptist University and Central Saint Martins.
Her artworks were exhibited in London, Hong Kong, Berlin, Brisbane, Sydney, Budapest, Helsinki and Shenzhen. Her practice emphasizes exploring the relationship between biotic material, bioethic, collectiveness and environmental justice, in terms of how humans can valuably contribute to the existing environmental conflicts and obstacle of biodiversity within a holistic ecosystem. In view of the exploitation and degradation of the natural world in the Anthropocene, there is no way we could be exceptional from such ecological chaos and climate emergency is calling for actions in different levels and aspects.
She has been transferring her researches and questions into biodesign and contemporary art, not limited to kinetic installation, biomaterial-based sculpture, video and performance. The bio-materiality and authentic sensory experience are absolutely powerful methods for inspiring design users and art audience, together co-learning more about the possibility of biological magic. In previous projects, she enjoyed working collaboratively with artists, designers, scientists and communities, to create thought-provoking and participatory artworks that challenge traditional boundaries.
