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童振狮

Tong Chin Sye

童振狮

Tong Chin Sye

Tong Chin Sye, born in Singapore in 1939, is a second-generation Nanyang-style artist and one of the nation’s most celebrated multi-media painters. Trained in both Western and Chinese art traditions, he graduated from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) and later returned as a part-time lecturer in Western Art. His artistic practice spans watercolour, oil, Chinese ink, calligraphy, and mixed media, showcasing his remarkable versatility and technical mastery.

In 1987, Tong won First Prize in the Port of Singapore Authority (PSA) Open Art Competition, a milestone that affirmed his growing prominence. In 1998, he proudly represented Singapore at the Flemish Watercolour Days in Belgium. A passionate traveller at heart, he journeyed across Asia, Europe, Latin America, and beyond, each trip enriching his art with textured depictions of street scenes, landscapes, and cultural vignettes brought to life through vibrant colours and lyrical lines.

Tong’s paintings are defined by sketch-based compositions, often created on the spot without reliance on photographs. His brushwork carries the fluidity of Chinese calligraphy, while his palette combines keen observation with personal memory. As an educator, he has led countless workshops and contributed widely to the local art community, including guest talks and live demonstrations at the Singapore Art Museum, cementing his legacy as both an artist and a mentor.

From the streets of distant lands to the heart of Singapore, Tong Chin Sye captures life in motion — spontaneous, lyrical, and deeply human.

From the streets of distant lands to the heart of Singapore, Tong Chin Sye captures life in motion — spontaneous, lyrical, and deeply human.

童振狮(Tong Chin Sye),1939年出生于新加坡,是新加坡第二代南洋画派的重要代表艺术家之一。毕业于南洋艺术学院(NAFA)后,他曾在母校担任西洋艺术兼职讲师,并持续在水彩、油画、中国画、书法和混合媒材等领域深耕,展现出扎实的中西艺术功底与多元的创作手法。
童振狮擅长写生速写,常在旅途中现场作画,用简练有力的线条与构图捕捉瞬间的景致与氛围。他的作品色彩明快,线条富于节奏感,将中国书法的韵律感与西方的造型语言巧妙结合。 1987年,他凭借出色的创作获得新加坡港务局公开赛一等奖;1998年,又代表新加坡参加比利时“弗莱芒水彩节”,作品由此赢得国际关注。
作为艺术教育者与创作者,童振狮多年来在新加坡及海外举办讲座和示范,包括在新加坡艺术博物馆的水彩公开课。他的作品被广泛收藏于机构与私人藏家手中,其艺术不仅是对文化与风景的生动记录,也展现了他作为新加坡资深艺术家的视野与影响力。

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Asia Art Collective is an art advisory and consultancy specialised in Singaporean and Asian modern and contemporary art. Professional art services include providing clients with art advice on artwork purchase and sale, artwork valuation and assessment, art acquisition and collection planning, art sale and brokerage, as well as art commissioning and artwork sourcing. Asia Art Collective seeks to promote a culture of art appreciation and art acquisition and collection for Singapore art, and modern and contemporary Asian art through its diverse and rotating art exhibitions and art appreciation programmes, courses and talks. Enquire with Asia Art Collective for advice and support on your art-collecting journey.

亚洲艺汇有限公司(Asia Art Collective Pte Ltd )是新加坡专业的艺术品咨询顾问公司,公司的服务是为艺术收藏提供指导,制定策划购买艺术品方向,帮助藏家评估、分析艺术品市场价位、未来的市场走势。在选择艺术品方面,即要帮助藏家找到自己酷爱心怡的作品,同时也把艺术品列为藏家资产扩充的规划中,并且负责跟踪艺术品的买与卖。同时也提供新加坡艺术品量身定制服务

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