Life On The Outside, After 35 Years In A Mental Institution
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- čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
- UPDATE: Kah Lim's paintings sell for S$1,200-8,000, not $1,800 as stated in the video. Sorry!
Diagnosed with schizophrenia as a teen, Sim Kah Lim was admitted to Singapore’s Institute of Mental Health at 15. An avid artist since the age of 4, his illness dashed his dreams of exhibiting his work to the world, but he never stopped painting.
Now 35 years later, he’s sold over 40 paintings, held 3 solo exhibitions, and with his sister’s support, is finally discharged and out in the world, an example of hope and mental health recovery.
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From Ward To Gallery: The Artist With Schizophrenia
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Luckily he has a sister to be with him. And his painting is wow.
Someone should always take care of specially abled people
he is lucky his sister stood by him. family plays alot in a person's recovery.
His painting is phenomenal
It is. You can see more of it here
- amazingly he painted all this from memory, while confined in IMH!
czcams.com/video/vkT5nLo0BRM/video.html
@jarrod yuki at least he better
@jarrod yuki I mean he’s perfectly fine, he had often visitors. It was far from slavery
@jarrod yuki clearly you don’t know what slavery is. Most slaves would have preferred this life than being in the fields 24/7 or having their limbs ripped off by machinery.
Love how he just points to one of his random masterpiece and say "this one not bad leh" God bless Him and his Family :)
It is much harder to convince someone you are sane rather than convincing them you are insane. Props to him
The more you protest.. they more they suspect
Yep
@jarrod yuki you are aware that mental institution isnt prison, arent you? Or is it in singapore? The video said that he diagnosed with schizophrenian which sadly uncurable. Medicines (and/or drugs) could help to suppress the symptom but they would never go. So, maybe only after 35 yrs he finally able to suppress or "ignore" his symptom.
@jarrod yuki yeah pretty fking sure 35 years ago stem cell research was at its peak and threatment was readily available to the public. Please use your brain next time before u speak.
Sibling love is permanent love. His sister is a wonderful human.
Totally agree! God Bless!! 🕎🌸✝️ Jeremiah 29.11
I can't imagine the fear and stress he have went through as a 15 y/o in the mental hospital.
Also all the efforts his family members have contributed to him.
What touches me the most is how much he love Singapore. One people, one nation, one Singaporean we are.
yes it is very difficult even for adults to be locked up there and I also cant imagine being locked up behind IMH bars for 35 years. its difficult for some people to hear this but IMH really wasted his life away. those who stayed there before will understand what I mean.
"everything by sim kah lim" so cute!!!😭😭😭 I wish you a happy life mister, enjoy it to the fullest now that you have freedom!
Kudos to his sister for sticking by him.His paintings are remarkable.I would gladly buy them if I am an avid art collector.
I wished they let him go home to recuperate sooner. those who stayed in IMH know how torturous and boring it is to be locked up in their hell wards. most patients there never commit any crimes yet are locked up indefinitely like criminals. 35 years is too long a time, this may be difficult for some to hear but IMH really wasted his life away.
Kah Lim's latest exhibition is on Saturday, Nov 16, at Goshen Art Gallery in Singapore.
I love his art & would like a piece for my home here & in Germany. How can I view his works to get one? He is a natural born artist! Just beautiful!
@@janispereira1586 Hi there, you can contact Faith, the gallery's co-founder at Info@goshenartgallery.com and she can make the arrangements for you :)
@@CNAInsider thank u for the information!
I Salute his Sister. Most people would’ve given up in between the course of 3 decades. I’m so so so happy for both of them. Thank you CNA for this story. ❤️❤️
Sister's love is just as bottomless as a mother's love....
Kudos to his sister!!!
With all due respect, 1 month stay in ICU ward, or nursing home can be costly. but this man stayed for 35years in IMH ward. We salute him. We hope the ruling party can assist in any way or another.
The ruling party will ask that man to help himself while they eagerly await the collection of their high salary.
Koala Bear gAhMeN bAD
I visited IMH as part of my internship, we were allowed to see his paintings and they are truly beautiful.
Cindy, you are kind and giving sister. May you and your family be blessed with happiness.
I’m so glad he is free now. I hope many ppl like him are given the chance to be free.
Mental health shouldn’t imprison ppl in an institution unless ppl are a danger to themselves or others! Even then they should be regularly reviewed!
Exactly
He's alot more normal than most..
Agree
Truest words have never been spoken
He's so talented. His paintings look amazing
Wow his art is amazing. I can’t believe this genius was locked up and could not live free to cultivate his gift.
May Mr. Kah Lim lives a long, fulfilling, happy, and enjoyable life onwards.
He deserves it. Such a beautiful soul, finally someone that I can look at and smile about for today.
Salam dari Malaysia. ☺
Salam dari Singapura
Lucky he has such an amazing talent and sister. What about the others who arent so lucky..
locked up in imh for life i guess
Saw Sim Kah Lim and his sister on Our Grandfather Story. Both are such lovely people. :)
This man is lucky. Some family members wouldn't want to talk to him but his sister visited him every week for over 30 years!
AWWWW he's so adorable!! "So old ah?" HAHAHAHHAHSHS. And not to forget his WONDERFUL TALENT. I wish i can meet him and look at him painting.
Wow this sister is 👍👍 My teacher always told us there's only a line between sanity and insanity. Mental illness is more common than we think.
He is so talented! What a supportive sister :)
It's great what he has achieved even after his illness. He must be very smart to be able to paint like this.
After seeing this video, I feel how lucky I am to be able to freely go around.
35 years a long time.
WHY 35 YEARS!? thats crazy
Waaaaa, every Singaporean is proud of him ... and his sister !!! 💪👍
I'm so proud of them both for getting to this wonderful position! Love and support can help conquer all!
Family support is very important. His sister is amazing human being. I hope everything will be ok for all of them.
Keep safe and happy painting, Mr Sim! Your story is inspirational! How brave! :)
Dude is fortunate to have a supportive and loving sister... he maybe different than most of us but he is special and talented in his own way.
He is so blessed and fortunate to have such a kind hearted sister... Respect to the sister 👍🙏, uncle so cute la haha his painting is amazing too
He's adorable. I am glad he's happy doing something he truly enjoys now. Best of luck.
i want to buy a painting from him and frame it up to teach me and my guest to be humble, that sanity does not equate with positive traits or talents. i see a talented person in him
His family definitely suffered as much as him. Stay humble everyone.
Thank you mr lim for sharing your god given talent and thank you Ms Cindy and family.
His precious smile gave a happy curve to my straight lined face.
Thanks to his sister to take care and give so much support to him. Good luck.
What is Normal? Society please define this for me.
(he sure is a special guy with hidden talent for arts) ❤️
Totally agree he is very good in drawing and painting! Yes, family support is so important in health recovery!
His sister is a good sister and maybe even better than alot of others and his art is just phenomenal and beautiful it deserves more recognition and love.
Uhhh I hope I'm able to witness one of his exhibitions! What a lovely man and sister
Very heartening to watch. :’)
So glad he has an opportunity to work & feel he is contributing to his future. All the very best of luck & may you continue to grow and produce beautiful works of art.
If CZcams bans politics and just allow videos like this, mental health of the whole world will be much better.
CZcams is not that different from mainstream companies and news reporters it’s about selling what people likes.
If political discourse is outlawed, where then will people congregate to debate ideas and issues? Politics ≠ idiots that politicise and polarise. Societies can only mature by having more open conversations.
@@runninginsept
Fun fact:
Political discourse is ALREADY OUTLAWED by the tech/corporate oligarchs.
@@signaturethapa6855 Nope. What is outlawed are CALLS TO INCITE INSURRECTION. You might do better to use that brain to think for yourself instead of letting losers in the Philippines and spoiled millionaires implant their self-serving agendas into your head.
@@runninginsept
Keep watching TV.
This makes me so happy :”)
Mr Sim is so lucky to have his sister who stands by him.
oh my it’s Mr Choo Keng Kwang!!!!!!!!!! I love his paintings at National Gallery... can see a lil resemblance. also, i’m so happy that he got to experience life outside and seems happier ^_^ great sister!
Watch more of Kah Lim's amazing talent, when he was painting while still in IMH, back in 2018: czcams.com/video/vkT5nLo0BRM/video.html
Aww... so happy for him. May he be well and healthy always. His artwork are impressive.
his artwork is rlly nice !!
he’s such a sweet man, i wish him all the best :”)))
Kah Lim, may God continue to bless you!!! You are a GREAT ARTIST!!
God have you such a beautiful Spirit and gift of Artistry!!
You are an inspiration!!!💒🙏😆🤗
soo sweet of the sister ☺️
warms my heart
He is so much more talented and well behaved than many people!
His sister can be awarded the best sister in the world award 🥇
why else you think IMH lock him away? All the good people they anyhow diagnose as mentally unwell all the bad people they close a blind eye and let them wreck havoc in the streets.
I’m so happy for him!! You successfully spread the awareness about people who suffered mental health also could be successful and pursue their own dreams. I wish nothing but happinesses for you, Sir✨✨✨
Wow! Kah Lim is an AMAZING artist and an equally AMAZING man. Big support for you pal!❤️👍🏻
He has such an amazing Sister , God bless him. He has such a good talent !
sir, you're doing amazing. there's a lot of singaporeans supporting you. i do. have a blessed year ahead! stay positive!
Those paintings are incredible. Uncle Kah Lim you are amazing man. You too Auntie Cindy.
So wholesome
A beautiful mind. 👍🏼
Mr Lim. I wish you the best in all of your future undertaking .
This is an excellent example of family tie.
A talented artist, kind heart and he could have problem making ends meet. medication might not work on some schizophrenia patients. It is an obvious mental disorder. pretty surprise he still have enough attention span in painting. The only indication and only explanation He is a fighter. indeed he is, end of video revealed his inner sides , proud & confidence of his effort. If this is god will, he will start from where he is what he have and control, expanding his limit. People might be polite. He cares less. This is the best painting at this price you can get, look no further. I admire him. 10 years ago, resolution=fluent spoken english... tomorrow new year day or not... denial to know... because another year gone, nothing achieve. still empty pocket
He is actually a wonderful person...
Now that his paintings are sought after he’s fit to be released. It’s not like, after 35 years, he’s miraculously cured. I’m guessing he shouldn’t have been institutionalized to begin with, or at least not for as long as he was.
exactly, institutionalization is not supposed to be a long-term solution. poor man. i hope he won't end up there again, that will be just inhumane.
1 week in imh and im already afraid to get out of my house how do those ppl even survive
10 months, how's it going?
What an inspiring story ❤️
heartwarming!
joker..he is such a good sport. god bless him and his family.
His painting is absolutely beautiful!
Bless him !
He makes such beautiful paintings, I just think it's sad that he lets his own unique art style be influenced by another artist 3:58 , I mean why listen to critique from another artist? Artists criticizing artists is pure arrogance...
Let him learn more of painting..no harm there !
@@simplelife9702 or let the other guy learn from him. There are no rules for painting, only styles and personal touch.
this is awesome. those painting are beautiful
His paintings are so good!!! I'm glad he seems to be enjoying life outside yay :)
God Bless U 👍🏻
Wow..very talented love his work.👏👏👍
I'm really envy with his talent, so that he can makes contribution/support to his family and society. Of course he has no worry to support himself. That really makes me look at my self, "actually what can i really do? What do you have? What's ur talent? What's ur contribution? Especially for your parents.
Look at him makes me feel small
Beautiful painting. Love it.
His paintings are worth much much more than just $1200
God bless this man, may he live the rest of life in health and happiness. :) As an artist myself, i am overjoyed that this man finds joy in art too, art can give meaning to people's lives and i'm so greatful that it gives meaning to his. ^u^
His drawing is very nice!
1.32 mr sim kah lim is proud of himself IS CUTEEEE!!!
Art heals
That is one great sister
He is so pretty..I just love him.
He is insanely talented wow
His painting is so beaitiful.
So Talented Artist !
His art is amazing
Saluting is performed with the right hand
Poor thing IMH robbed him of 35 precious years!!
Just great.
How to buy his painting on line?
His paintings are awesome.
Amazing!!!