Lap-See Lam Discusses Family Restaurant Legacy with Poet Will Harris

In a conversation with poet Will Harris, Cantonese-Swedish artist Lap-See Lam explores themes of generational loss, unplanned discovery, and preserving the memory of her family's Chinese restaurant. The discussion, published by Ocula, delves into how Lam's artistic practice draws from her family's business, using it as a lens to examine diaspora identity and cultural transmission. Lam and Harris talk about the aesthetics of Chinese restaurants and how these spaces serve as repositories of memory and experience. The interview touches on Lam's process of uncovering family history through her work, emphasizing the importance of documenting and reimagining these personal narratives. The conversation is part of Ocula's magazine series, providing insight into Lam's motivations and the broader implications of her art.