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THE SHOPHOUSE EDITION: Singapore Art Treasures exhibition

About this exhibition

An exhibition showcasing fine artworks by Singapore’s first and second-generation artists based in Singapore, this event presents 35 unique pieces that span Singapore’s artistic legacy. Featuring artists like Lim Tze Peng, Zhu Hong, Mohammad Din Mohammad and more. The exhibition celebrates the evolution of local art through works that reflect both the heritage and innovation of Singapore’s art scene. Visitors are invited to view and acquire these remarkable pieces, gaining a glimpse into the diverse expressions and styles that define generations of Singaporean artistry.

Asia Art Collective presents – The Shophouse Edition: Singapore Art Treasures as an art exhibition presented at two shophouses. A first-of-its-kind collaboration with Figment – the art exhibition is hosted at one of its award-winning shophouses designed by Linghao Architects which won the URA Heritage Award (Category B) and another secret shophouse location to be unlocked upon entry at the first location. 

Featuring a fine art collection of forty paintings by more than ten eminent first and second-generation artists including Chen Wen Hsi, Cheong Soo Pieng, Wu Tsai Yen, Pan Shou, Choo Keng Kwang, Chua Ek Kay, and Foo Chee San  and others;  and a range of fine artworks by other artists featured, such as Chen Chong Swee, Fan Chang Tien, Mohammad Din Mohammad, Pang Teng Kun, Ng Yew Hock, Phua Cheng Phue. A total of forty artworks will be exhibited, with works dating from 1980’s to the late 2000’s, ranging from Chinese ink, calligraphy, to oil painting works.; Be firstly greeted with a curated art collection of expressive calligraphy artworks by Lim Tze Peng juxtaposed with the vibrant, boldy-expressive oil paintings by third-generation artist Zhu Hong upon entry to the art exhibition through the Figment shophouse at 11 Lorong 24A Geylang. 

FEATURED ARTISTS’ BIOGRAPHY & ARTWORKS

Artist: Lim Tze Peng

Cursive script

Widely known as Singapore’s most celebrated second generation artist and centenarian – Lim Tze Peng’s achievements in his art can be seen by his diverse art styles and innovation. His cursive script calligraphy also known as “糊涂字” beautifully fused the tradition of Chinese calligraphy with abstract expressionism. Exhibiting at the same time with “Becoming Lim Tze Peng” at the National Gallery Singapore, which showcases selected works from public art collections, this exhibit of works from private collections allows the public to view and admire his calligraphy works from the 2000’s. 

Artist: Zhu Hong

Geylang – 46cm x 61cm (exhibited)

With third generation artist Zhu Hong’s vibrant and expressionistic oil painting works of Singapore shophouses displayed with Lim Tze Peng’s calligraphy, viewers can admire the different but equally bold styles of the two artists.      

First & Second Generations’ ARTIST ARTWORKS

One of the artists featured in this exhibition is Wu Tsai Yen who is a Singaporean pioneer artist well-known for his mastery of finger painting. Lesser known than some of his famous contemporaries Chen Wen Hsi and Cheong Soo Pieng, Wu Tsai Yen graduated from the Xinhua Academy of Art in 1933, and became the most important exponent of finger painting in Singapore. In this exhibition, we are honored to feature four of Wu Tsai Yen’s artworks, including a painting further developed in style as compared to his 1986 artwork – Swimming upwards, collection of the National Gallery Singapore. 

Swimming fishes 1987 (exhibited)

Swimming upwards 1986 Ink and colour on paper 168 x 44 cm Collection of National Gallery Singapore

Pang Teng Kun – By the sea

Pang Teng Kun – Old Tanjong Pagar Train Station

Ng Yew Hock – Chicks Playing

Foo Chee San – Boat Quay

Phua Cheng Phue – Seated maiden with lilies

Phua Cheng Phue –  Balinese maiden

Chen Wen Hsi – Hens

Chen Chong Swee

Zhu Hong – Bird view at Little India

Zhu Hong

Modern Artists’ Artworks

Swimming fishes 1987 (exhibited)

Choo Keng Kwang – Boats by the seashore

Event Details

Exhibition details:

Exhibition Title: The Shophouse Edition: Singapore Art Treasures

Exhibition Dates 展览日期

22 – 24 November 2024

Time 时间: 11am-9pm daily

Free Admission Daily

Media Preview 媒体展览预览

22 November 2024

Time 时间: 1pm-5pm

Exhibition Opening 展览开幕日期与时间

22 November 2024, 7pm-9pm

Venue 地点

11 Lorong 24A Geylang, S398535

Programmes

11 Lorong 24A Geylang, S398535

Art Talk by Zhao Hong: Appreciating Singapore First and Second Generation

赵宏主讲: 欣赏新加坡艺术——第一与第二代画家

Sunday 23 November, 3pm-5pm, by RSVP only, tickets are available on Eventbrite

Guided exhibition walk-through: 11:30am, 1:30pm, 5:30pm daily

The collection of first and second generation artworks featured shall take our audience on a visual feast to view the best artworks representative of the artists, and learn more about the artists and their favourite art subjects. Through the daily guided exhibition walk-through sessions running at 11:30am, 1:30pm and 5:30pm daily, exhibition visitors may be taken through a short introduction on the history of Singapore art and learn about the art styles of the first and second generation artists featured.

Exhibition Opening: 22 November, 7pm-9pm, by invitation only

For more information and RSVP, kindly Whatsapp to 90056716 [Iola Liu].

About Figment

Figment is a co-living boutique hospitality company which curates unique co-living experiences. Figment works with a diverse range of local artists, artisans, and architects to infuse spaces with artworks that leads us back to vibrancy and community spirit. As a strong supporter and lover of the local arts community, Figment is providing venue support for the exhibition – The Shophouse Edition – Singapore Art Treasures.

Fang Low (Founder)

Image of Fang Low

Image of Figment shophouse

The co-founder and CEO of Figment – Fang Low, 35 years old, has always been supportive of local art and has worked with a diverse range of local artists, artisans and architects to infuse co-living spaces with artworks. The collaboration with Asia Art Collective shall transform the Figment event space to an art exhibition gallery, with a creative and curated display of artworks truly Singaporean and iconic.

About Asia Art Collective

Established in 2013, Asia Art Collective is a Singaporean art focused art gallery and consultancy with years of experience in art representation and promotion, art exhibition and event planning. With its physical gallery at the Tanglin Shopping Centre from 2013 to 2015, Asia Art Collective has relocated to 140 Paya Lebar Road, #03-04 AZ@Paya Lebar, Singapore 409015 since 2019 to date. Asia Art Collective continues to promote the appreciation of local artists, with an emphasis on promoting first and second generation artists, representing well-known and highly prominent Singaporean artists, including Chen Wen Hsi, Cheong Soo Pieng, Fan Chang Tien, Lim Tze Peng, Chua Ek Kay, Phua Cheng Phue, Zhu Hong and others. 

Image of Iola Liu, taken during exhibition opening of Transcend – 50 years of Singapore Modern Art

“Both Figment and Asia Art Collective are excited about this collaboration, which is the first time that Figment has provided the public open access to its co-living space. This exhibition is hosted at the Figment shophouse at 11 Lorong 24A Geylang and at another shophouse location within a minute’s walk along the same street. This allows the audience to experience a blend of tradition, heritage, art and modernity as they visit the exhibition hosted within the decorated shophouses. The Shophouse Edition shall also continue to highlight and feature various Singaporean artists beginning from the first showcase of “Singapore Art Treasures” with artworks by Singaporean first and second generation artists.” says Iola Liu, 33 years old art director and curator of Asia Art Collective.

Press Contact:

Contact Person: Iola Liu | 9239 8226

Email: iola@iolaliu.com | info@asiaartcollective.com

Website: asiaartcollective.com | visualartscentre.sg

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