The gallery aims to cultivate awareness in the local and international art industry. By producing short biopics and news articles, we aim to promote and expose Singaporean artists. So do enjoy these visual journeys that we hope will enrich and captivate our viewers.
In this video, Dr Lim Poh Teck shares his views on Chinese ink artists, Mr Foo Chee San and Mr Chua Ek Kay. Dr Lim Poh Teck is a lecturer at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) and he was invited as a guest speaker during the Art Talk for the opening of group exhibition titled “Second Generation Ink Artists - Rhythmic Sentiments”.
Link to Second Generation Ink Artists - Rhythmic Sentiments: https://www.capeofgoodhope.com.sg/2nd-generation-ink-artists-rhythmic-sentiments
Art Director Mr Terence Teo talks about centenarian ink artist, Mr Lim Tze Peng. Mr Lim Tze Peng is Singapore’s most significant living artist and is well known for creating a repertoire of remarkable series that include calligraphy writings, nostalgic scenes of Singapore, still life paintings and the Inroad series that depicts aged old times.
Link to Second Generation Ink Artists - Rhythmic Sentiments: https://www.capeofgoodhope.com.sg/2nd-generation-ink-artists-rhythmic-sentiments
Artist Nai Swee Leng talks about his past experiences as a Chinese Ink artist in this video.
Link to Second Generation Ink Artists - Rhythmic Sentiments: https://www.capeofgoodhope.com.sg/2nd-generation-ink-artists-rhythmic-sentiments
Associate Professor Tan Chee Lay, founding member of the Poetry Festival Singapore, shares his thoughts about Singapore Chinese Ink Artists during the opening of a group exhibition titled “Second Generation Ink Artists - Rhythmic Sentiments”. He greatly enjoys delving in Nanyang Literati and has produced many writings, essays and poetry.
Link to Second Generation Ink Artists - Rhythmic Sentiments: https://www.capeofgoodhope.com.sg/2nd-generation-ink-artists-rhythmic-sentiments
This short video of artist Koeh Sia Yong sharing about his Bali paintings was produced in conjunction with a group exhibition titled “Second Generation Artists - Their Story” held during May 2023.
Link to Second Generation Artists - Their Story: https://www.capeofgoodhope.com.sg/second-generation-artists-their-story
Singapore artist Eng Siak Loy speaks about the development of his painting style from realistic painting and his impression of his favourite place to paint, Chinatown.
Link to Second Generation Artists - Their Story: https://www.capeofgoodhope.com.sg/second-generation-artists-their-story
Wang Mo Ping was a former lecturer at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts. In 2019, his painting titled 'Jurong Fishery Port' earned him the first place in the oil painting category at the annual Dr Tan Tze Chor Art Awards by Singapore Art Society in 2019.
Link to ‘Placid Bay’ : https://www.capeofgoodhope.com.sg/placid-bay-by-wang-mo-ping
Link to ‘Water Reflection Series’ : https://www.capeofgoodhope.com.sg/water-reflection-series-ii-by-wang-mo-ping
In this video, contemporary artist Liu Xuan Qi shares about his painting "Romance in the Clouds" at Cape of Good Hope Art Gallery in Singapore. He shares about how he merges the traditional Chinese cultures with cultures in Singapore in this creation.
在影片中艺术家刘轩齐为观众讲解名为《萌狮》的作品并分享他如何在画中融合中国传统文化与新加坡的文化特色。
Link to painting: https://www.capeofgoodhope.com.sg/romance-in-clouds-by-liu-xuan-qi
This video “Contemporary Fascinations Oil Paintings by Zhu Hong” was produced in conjunction with our gallery’s exhibition “Contemporary Fascinations Street Scenes by Tung Yue Nang and Zhu Hong” held during Singapore Art Week 2022.
In this video, Singaporean artist Zhu Hong speaks in dept about his oil paintings, the importance of love in his artworks, his familiarity in architecture and artist who inspire him.
Link to more information on ‘Contemporary Fascinations’ :
https://www.capeofgoodhope.com.sg/contemporary-fascinations-streetscenes-by-tung-yue-nang-and-zhu-hong
Link to more paintings by Zhu Hong: https://www.capeofgoodhope.com.sg/zhu-hong
This video “Contemporary Fascinations Ink Paintings by Tung Yue Nang” was produced in conjunction with our gallery’s exhibition “Contemporary Fascinations Street Scenes by Tung Yue Nang and Zhu Hong” held during Singapore Art Week 2022. In this video, Singaporean artist Tung Yue Nang shares about his early paintings of Bali and Cambodia. He also speaks about his recent painting of the modern Singapore River, how he combines eastern and western painting concepts in his creation process, the importance of forging a unique identity and the significance of exploring one’s culture.
Link to more information on ‘Contemporary Fascinations’ :
https://www.capeofgoodhope.com.sg/contemporary-fascinations-streetscenes-by-tung-yue-nang-and-zhu-hong
Link to more paintings by Tung Yue Nang: https://www.capeofgoodhope.com.sg/tung-yue-nang
In this short video, Singaporean artist Tung Yue Nang shares about his ink painting titled “Streets and Backalleys” which was completed in 2015. He speaks about the different people and activities illustrated in his painting as well as a special story about a granny who sells vegetables at Chinatown.
Link to painting:
’Streets and Back Alleys’: https://www.capeofgoodhope.com.sg/streets-and-back-alleys-by-tung-yue-nang
In this short video, Singaporean artist Nai Swee Leng shares about his painting from 2015. He spoke about the importance of applying vibrant colours to depict the Wisteria flowers and complementary dark tones on the surrounding leaves. Mr Nai then focused on the key aspects of a successful depiction of goldfishes as the main subject in this painting.
Link to more paintings by Nai Swee Leng: https://www.capeofgoodhope.com.sg/nai-swee-leng
In this week’s short video, we sat down with 80 year old Singaporean artist Mr Eng Siak Loy at his home studio to know more about his 2 recent paintings. Mr Eng shared about the long periods he spends in his garden and how it has become the main source of inspiration for his series of flower paintings. He also spoke about his main aim of emphasising on the boats and to forge a historical ambience in the painting of Tanjong Rhu Jetty.
Link to paintings:
’Sunflowers’: https://www.capeofgoodhope.com.sg/sunflowers-by-eng-siak-loy
’Tanjong Rhu Jetty’: https://www.capeofgoodhope.com.sg/tanjong-rhu-jetty-by-eng-siak-loy
This week, we discover the most recent painting tilted ‘After the Rain’ by artist Zhu Hong. His jovial personality and interesting perspective on this creation from 2020 really shone through during our recording. Zhu Hong speaks about the significance of being brave while creating works of art and the reasons behind that. He also shares about some of the common practices and traits in his paintings.
Link to painting
’After the Rain’: https://www.capeofgoodhope.com.sg/after-the-rain-by-zhu-hong
In this short clip, Watercolourist Marvin Chew shares about his beautiful full sheet painting depicting the Singapore River painted recently. Besides the inspiration behind this painting, Marvin points out some of the techniques he applies in his artwork to depict the contrast between old and new Singapore. Most importantly, remiding us how much Singapore has progressed since Independence.
Link to the painting:
’Good Morning Singapore’ : https://www.capeofgoodhope.com.sg/good-morning-singapore-by-marvin-chew
Cape of Good Hope Art Gallery is proud to present a solo exhibition titled Changing Perspectives - The New Thinking Ang Ah Tee by the 78 year old Singaporean artist in May 2021. This exhibition features 30 of the artist's recent paintings which looks to express the beauties of simplicity. "I was a constant struggle when deciding on the elements to retain and remove while I was creating this series of paintings. I have used limited colours in these compositions and depended heavily on brushstrokes to capture the compelling aspects of the subject. Simplicity is never easy but I enjoyed the challenge" - Ang Ah Tee This exhibition is the opening of a new chapter in Ang Ah Tee's illustrious professional career as a full time artist following his previous show "The Spirit of Bhutan: An Artist's Vision" held in 2016.
Changing Perspectives - The New Thinking of Ang Ah Tee
Cape of Good Hope Art Gallery
29/5/2021 - 06/06/2021
Link to exhibition: https://www.capeofgoodhope.com.sg/changing-perspectives-the-new-thinking-of-ang-ah-tee
In this short clip, Watercolourist Marvin Chew shares about his love for painting kampung scenes due to the unique textures and shapes at the location. He then speaks about the narrative between father and child expressed in the artwork which parents might find relatable.
Link to the painting:
”Papa, I Wanna Go Too” : https://www.capeofgoodhope.com.sg/papa-i-wanna-go-too-by-marvin-chew
In this short video, Zhu Hong shares about the significance of Chinatown as a subject for him and how he forged a bustling ambience in the painting. He also mentions about the inspiration and ideas behind his expression of Tiong Bahru. Watch to find out more !
In 2019, we held a solo exhibition titled “Emerging with colours” which featured a collection of oil painting depicting street scenes and back alleys in Singapore.
Link to paintings:
“Chinatown” : https://www.capeofgoodhope.com.sg/royal-at-chinatown-by-zhu-hong
”Moment in Time” : https://www.capeofgoodhope.com.sg/a-moment-in-time-by-zhu-hong
In this short video, Zhu Hong speaks about 2 of his recent paintings. He shares about the element of speed in painting, beauty of capturing a moment in time and the importance of lines in his oil paintings.
In 2013, Zhu Hong held an exhibition titled “Portraits of Singapore at the Beijing Art Museum and the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Centre. In 2019, Cape of Good Hope Art Gallery her a show titled “Emerging with colours” featuring 40 oil paintings by the artist.
Link to painting: https://www.capeofgoodhope.com.sg/joyous-weekend-by-zhu-hong
In this short video, watercolorist Marvin Chew speaks about his recent painting of an early morning scene at Pagoda Street at Chinatown in Singapore. Living and working in Singapore, Marvin Chew is known for painting heritage shophouses, colonial buildings, markets and seascapes in Singapore. Marvin has had the opportunity to serve as the Vice-President of the Singapore Watercolour Society from 2009 to 2016 and was recently invited to become a jury member at the International Watercolour Masters to be held in the Uk in 2022.
Link to painting: https://www.capeofgoodhope.com.sg/morning-at-pagoda-street-by-marvin-chew
In conjunction with Singapore Art Week 2021, Cape of Good Hope Art Gallery presents a special exhibition titled The Unique 5- A Collection of local modern art. This exhibition showcases artworks by 5 celebrated artists from different generations. An expression of their stories and experiences, these paintings reflect their modernity and response to today's ever-changing society.
Exhibition link: https://www.capeofgoodhope.com.sg/the-unique-5-a-collection-of-local-modern-art
In this special show, we explore the unique interpretations of the ink medium by 4 celebrated Singaporean artists. It presents a selection of 66 paintings, dating from the 1980s to present. These artworks provide insights into how each artist approaches and comprehends the complexities of this intriguing medium. Through this exhibition, we hope viewers would have a better understanding and interest in the ink medium.
Exhibition link: https://www.capeofgoodhope.com.sg/romance-in-ink-virtual-exhibition
This video was filmed and produced in conjunction with Singaporean artist Terence Teo's solo exhibition titled Nature's Artistry: A Visual Journey. This special show which displayed close to 40 of his recent ink paintings and with an accompanying art catalogue, was held at ION Orchard Singapore. Art lovers were treated to Terence's latest creations as well as his largest works to date, which span across 2.4m in length.
Terence Teo is a Singaporean artist that utilizes the Chinese ink medium to bring across his unique expressions of trees, mountains, rivers and waterfalls on rice paper. Being trained in classical Chinese ink painting, Terence moved away from tradition in the 2000s, creating his own artistic painting style.
The centenarian Lim Tze Peng opened on the 9th of November 2019. It was a beautiful ceremony as we had many guests that joined us. Speakers such as Dr Ho Kah Leong and Dr Woo Fook Wah shared insightful thoughts on Mr Lim's art and life. Guests were even treated to a rare sight of both Dr Ho and Mr Lim Tze Peng demonstrated Chinese calligraphy writing at ION Orchard Art Gallery level 4.
In this latest episode, we are proud to feature local artist, Zhu Hong.
Zhu Hong was an architecture turned full-time painter back in 2011.
He strives to inspire his viewers to appreciate and observe scenes that are exceptional yet neglected due to their daily routines. There are charming streets, back alleys and shops in Singapore, Zhu Hong has singlehandedly reminded us of that.
Special appreciation to Mr Zhu Hong and Dr Woo Fook Wah for the production of this short film.
In the second episode of Art Talks, Singaporean art writer and artist, Mr Choy Weng Yang shares with you the beginnings of Lim Tze Peng coloured calligraphy.
We are kicking of a new series of short videos, that introduces an artwork or a Singaporean artist in one minute. In this episode, art critic and historian Dr Woo takes a critical look at Wang Fei's Sekinchan.