Modern Interpretations
Selection of paintings by Singaporean artists with interesting styles and compositions
Marvin Chew
Good Morning Singapore
Watercolour on paper
2021
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This painting of our Singapore River shows the juxtaposition between old and new, where the old shophouses and godowns contrasts against the backdrop of modern high rise buildings in the CBD. Marvin hopes to remind us of how much Singapore has grown and developed since independence.
Terence Teo
Fleeting Rapids
69x65cm
Ink on paper
2019
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This is an exciting painting from Mr Terence Teo’s water reflections series. The array of different brushstrokes observed in this artworks is one of the main points of discussion. A viewer is able to notice strong thick brushstrokes applied right across the composition and these are balanced by short sharp marks which are created with the dry brush technique. To balance the gripping ambience forged by these dark brushstrokes, Mr Terence Teo cleverly applies a mixture of white and yellow colours to the composition. This creates a soothing dimension and texture to the painting. This is definitely one of Mr Terence Teo’s most exciting paintings from the “Water Reflections” series. In 2013, Terence Teo won the Asia Art Award at the Asia Invitation Art Exhibition held in Seoul, Korea.
Terence Teo
Wondrous Manifestation
Ink on rice paper
69x69cm
2020
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With strong ink lines coupled with vibrant tones of pink, blue and white, Terence Teo expresses a strong sturdy tree. This painting is part of Terence’s iconic collection of the rainforest series. Terence made the conscious decision to deviate from his usual layering of multiple colours in this painting with the intentions of highlighting his confident ink lines. With each vertical brushstroke forming the branches and structure of the tree, Terence conveys the strength and presence of the subject.
Zhu Hong
Maude Road
Oil on Canvas
70x90cm
2019
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A architect turned full time artist, Zhu Hong burst into the local art scene with his quirky watercolour paintings of local street scenes. In his unique oil paintings, we see a clear distinction from traditional realistic oil paintings. The lines in Zhu Hong’s are unhindered and spontaneous, this is largely due to his choice of painting swiftly and passionately.
Tung Yue Nang
Peace and Serenity at the river
Ink on paper
97x97cm
2021
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Tung Yue Nang was awarded the first prize at the Annual Dr Tan Tze Chor Art Awards Ink Painting Category in 2002, 2014 and 2019. Cape of Good Hope Art Gallery organised a solo exhibition for Tung Yue Nang in 2014 titled Silence: Ink Paintings by Tung Yue Nang.
Tung Yue Nang
Prosperity
97x97cm
Ink on paper
2015
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Completed in 2015, this painting of a scene at Anderson Bridge by Tung Yue Nang was part of a selection of paintings published in the catalogue titled "City Space - Contemporary ink by Tung Yue Nang".
The artist forged a bustling scene which included a good number of tourists and locals crowding around the iconic ice cream street hawker which he observed while painting on site. Tung Yue Nang was awarded the first prize in the ink painting category at the Annual Dr Tan Tze Chor Art Awards in 2002, 2014 and 2019.
Liu Xuan Qi
云起落玉珠
Clouds and Jade Pearls
Mixed Media on canvas
122x101cm
2021
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This painting is part of Liu Xuan Qi’s new series of paintings where different vibrant colours are applied around the finely drawn figure of the lion. The colours applied represent the traditions and culture continue to be present and applicable in rapidly modernising societies. They also forge a joyous, cheerful ambience to the painting which evolves the typical stern presence of the lion. The painting is one of the largest creations by the artist and reflects his growing ambitions of pushing his own boundaries and creating new highlights in his professional practice as an artist.
Liu Xuan Qi
Blessings
Mix Media on Canvas
76x61cm
2021
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A painting from Liu Xuan Qi’s “Wandering Cloud Series”, this painting surveys the role of tradition and identity in rapidly evolving societies. The stone lion is a symbol of traditions while the cloud represents change. It is in this painting that Liu Xuan Qi incorporates the tile designs that can are commonly in the floors and walls of peranakan houses. This is Xuan Qi’s way of gradually incorporating the elements of different culture that can be found in Singapore into his paintings.
In 2012, Liu Xuan Qi was awarded the Platinum Award for his “Wandering Cloud” series of paintings at the Annual UOB Painting of the Year Awards.
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