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• FMPA (UK) • FWPPM (M’sia)
• Hon SCPC • SOE Nominee 2009
• Singapore Design GoldenJubilee Award 2015
• SG53 B.O.L.D Artist by the SG100 Foundation
• ATIM Activist Award 2019 (New York)
• 9th Rotary Club Artisan Award 2023
CharlieLim is a multi-talented artist with a visionary approach to photography and fine arts.
Professionally trained in Advertising Arts and Commercial Photography at Baharuddin
Vocational Institute (now Temasek Polytechnic), he has spent years refining his craft
and pioneering new artistic expressions.
Through extensive research and experimentation, Charlie developed “Paintography”—
a unique fusion of photography and oil painting that transforms portraiture into timeless
works of art. His technique, inspired by the dramatic Baroque play of light and shadow,
allows him to ‘paint’ his subjects in darkness using a controlled light source, creating
portraits reminiscent of Rembrandt’s masterpieces.
Charlie Lim’s contributions transcend the boundaries of Photography, Arts, and Innovation.
His unwavering commitment to artistic excellence, global outreach, and mentorship
has not only elevated his own career but also placed Singapore’s creative talent on the
international stage.
Whether through his groundbreaking PAINTOGRAPHY, his leadership in the photography
community, or his continued engagement with international audiences, Charlie remains an
inspirational figure in the World of Fine Arts and Photography.
Media Recognition & Global Exposure
Charlie’s revolutionary work has earned widespread recognition, with media features on:
• TV Manila (Feb 2012)
• Channel U Singapore (May 2012)
• TV Vietnam (2014–2015, four occasions)
• TV Taiwan (Sept 2016)
• Channel NewsAsia (Live: 19 Dec 2017 & 27 Apr 2019)
• CNA TV Series ‘Midnight Story Singapore’ (Apr 2021) – Paintography feature by
award-winning Beach House Pictures.
• Published in World Wide Art Books’ International Masters of Photography, a
juried, invite-only annual showcasing 100 notable photographers worldwide.
• Interviewed by ArijitOfficial#youtubevideo – Journey – EP10 from India (2022)
As an esteemed international speaker, Charlie has shared his expertise at prestigious
photography events, including:
• WPPM (Malaysia) – Three-time invited speaker
• PhotoWorld Asia Photo Congress (Philippines, Jan 2017) – Three-time invited
speaker
Awards & Achievements
Charlie has received 14 Nominee Awards in the International Color Awards (5th–16th
editions) across Portraits, Nude, and Fashion categories. In October 2015, he held his
major solo photo exhibition at Ngee Ann Cultural Centre, Singapore.
Notable accolades include:
• Honor of Distinction – Excellence Award (Asia WPA, Hong Kong, 2017)
• Selection for the International Masters of Photography Vol. II (World Wide Art
Books). A juried ‘Invite-only’ annual showcasing 100 notable photographers
worldwide.
• Artivist Award of the Year (Arttour International, New York, Dec 2019)
• 9th Rotary Club Artisan Award (2023)
• Featured in the Annual Bold Book SG53 by SG100 Founded under B.O.L.D
artist. (2019)
• Received the Singapore Design Golden Jubilee Award (2015)
Recent & Notable Contributions (2023–2025)
Charlie continues to push boundaries, performing live Paintography demonstrations and
participating in international business and cultural events. Some key highlights include:
2025
• SiGlap 60 Carnival (5–6 Apr 2025) – Demonstrated Paintography at SBH@Expo
to Dr Maliki Osman, DPM Heng Swee Keat, SM Teo Chee Hean and the public.
• SG100 “Lest We Forget” Dinner (22 Mar 2025) – Live on-stage Paintography for
Former President Mdm Halimah Yacob, Chinese Ambassador, Mr Cao
ZhongMing and Mr Ng Hoy Keng (President of Chui Huay Lim Club).
• Rotary Club Singapore West (20 Mar 2025) – Live painting demonstration at
Singapore Island Country Club.
• LCCS Charity Gala Dinner (20 Feb 2025) – “Painted” four bidders on stage and 36
seniors from Lions Home for the Elders before the Charity event.
• Interview on YouTube Channel ‘Kopi with Craig’ (20 Jan 2025).
• SMU International Series, Bangkok (14–18 Jan 2025) – “Painted” corporate
leaders including The Mall Group Marketing Manager & Thai Police Forensics
Superintendent.
2024
• Canberra Carnival (29 Dec 2024) – Public demonstration & VIP “painting” on
the MP Dr Lim Wee Kiak.
• S2iG SG 2024 (26 Oct 2024) – “Painted” Dr Mohammad AI Mazrouei (UAE
Royalty).
• QIXI Festival (4–11 Aug 2024) – 8-day public demo at Kreta Ayer Square.
• BNI Titans (21 Mar 2024) – “Painted” 13 members in 20 minutes at American
Club.
• Rotary Singapore “Timeless Paintography” (17 Jan 2024, Tanglin Club) – Live
“painting” of 4 guests.
• Featured on MediaCorp Channel 8’s ‘Hello Singapore’ (28 Feb 2024) for Seed
Carving Collections.
2023
• Vietnam-Singapore Business Mission (27–30 Dec 2023) – Celebrating 50 Years
of Vietnam-Singapore Relations in Ho Chi Minh City. “Painted” some guests
during show.
• India-ASEAN Startup Summit (11–12 Dec 2023, Kuala Lumpur). A dark room
and booth were built to demo to guests and public.
• Starry Night Charity Auction (1 Dec 2023, Sentosa) – “Painted” to three bidders
on stage.
• Lakeside Family Services Gala (24 Nov 2023, Carlton Hotel) – Live
demonstration.
• Maybank Hawker Culture Event (10–11 Nov 2023, Sentosa Southside) –
“Painted” 100+ people in 3 hours.
• Artisan of the Year Award (Rotary Club of Singapore, 24 Jun 2023).
• World Photographic Cup (17 Mar 2023) – One of Charlie’s wedding photos
represented Singapore.
• “Painted” 420 Manulife achievers (Feb–Apr 2023) over 2 months periods.
Earlier Milestones (2020–2022)
• International Color Awards (2021) – 11th nomination from New York City.
Invited but did not take part due to Pandemic:
• Invited by NY-ArtNews.com (Feb 2022).
• Invited by Group Exhibition: “CONTINUITY: Modern & Contemporary Masters”
(Jul 2022, Manhattan, NYC) – Showcased work alongside Pablo Picasso, Henri
Matie, and Joan Miró.
• Invited by Tokyo International Art Fair (5–6 June 2020, Bellesalle Roppongi,
Japan).
• Invited by Apple Singapore Event (Aug 2020) – 2-hour live demonstration at
Orchard Flagship Store.
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