Chua Ek Kay
Beauty in Winter
Ink on rice paper
82x66.5cm
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The understanding of the life cycle of the subject matter as well as it’s significance as a form of symbolism is key in Xieyi painting. When Chua Ek Kay paints the plum blossom, he looks to express the spirit of perseverance.
In terms of the technique, brushstrokes in the Xieyi style of painting should encompass a variety of expressions. For instance dark and light tones of dry and wet effects. As a practitioner or the Xieyi style, Chua Ek Kay displayed a high level of control and executed the techniques in a natural manner in this creation.
Chua Ek Kay was awarded the Cultural Medallion Award in 1999. A retrospective exhibition titled Chua Ek Kay: After the Rain was held at National Gallery Singapore in 2015..
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