{"title":"Anthony Poon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDiscover works by Anthony Poon (1945–2006), Singaporean NAFA-trained artist exploring identity and cultural transformation through painting, sculpture and installation. Available on Art Again\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"anthony-poon-untitled-c-2000s","title":"Anthony Poon, Untitled, c. 2000s","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePainted aluminium\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 x 24 x 7 cm (visible), 39.5 x 37.5 cm (framed)\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very good\u003cbr\u003eCertificate of Authenticity available \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e-\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnthony Poon (Singaporean, 1945-2006) is an esteemed artist known for his distinct contemporary style, often blending traditional and modern elements in his work. His creative journey began with a strong educational foundation in the arts. He graduated from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), a key institution in Singapore’s arts scene, which helped shape his approach to visual expression.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoon’s work spans various mediums, including painting, sculpture, and installations, and he is particularly noted for his mastery in capturing the essence of Singapore's multicultural identity. His art often explores themes such as identity, history, and cultural transformation. Through his work, Poon reflects on the complex nature of contemporary life in Singapore, focusing on the interactions between traditional values and modern influences. This piece’s swirling shape suggests fluidity and dynamism, possibly reflecting the constant change and evolution in both Poon’s personal journey and Singapore’s own cultural and societal transformations. The use of red is particularly significant, as it often symbolises vitality, energy, passion, and power in many cultures, including Singapore’s own identity as a vibrant, dynamic nation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis pieces have been featured in solo and group exhibitions, both locally and internationally, establishing him as a key figure in the art world. Poon’s style is deeply informed by his Singaporean heritage, which is evident in his use of symbolism and cultural motifs. At the same time, he remains open to global artistic influences, making his work both locally grounded and internationally resonant. His exploration of themes such as cultural integration, social change, and personal identity has made his art relevant and reflective of the ongoing transformations within Singapore.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvenance\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Anthony Poon Estate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcquired from Wetterling Teo Gallery in 2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(Photographed in January 2025)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Again","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51982014644589,"sku":null,"price":16000.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/DSC04317.jpg?v=1769526533"},{"product_id":"anthony-poon-calli-dance-1985","title":"Anthony Poon, Calli-Dance, 1985","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcrylic on canvas\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e113 x 113 cm (visible), 123 x 123 x 4 cm (framed)\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very good\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Authenticity available\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e-\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnthony Poon (Singaporean, 1945-2006) was a key figure in modern abstract art in Singapore. He trained at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in the 1960s and later studied at Bynam Shaw School of Art and the Royal Academy of Art in London. Returning to Singapore in the 1970s, he became known for a systematic, formalist approach to abstraction that marked a shift away from the Nanyang School's figuration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePoon first gained recognition for his Shaped Canvas series in the early 1970s, in which geometric compositions extended beyond the traditional rectangular frame. This exploration of structure and form laid the groundwork for his best-known Wave series. By the 1980s, Poon was turning these waves into relief paintings and sculptural formats, constructing canvases over curved aluminium supports to create subtle three-dimensional effects. Later, he expanded the motif into public sculptures across Singapore. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe piece, with its segmented vertical divisions, undulating bands and a palette of greys, whites, pinks and blues, belongs stylistically to the panelled Wave reliefs sometimes described as \"6P Waves\" or \"multi-panel Waves.\" These compositions are distinguished by their modular structure of vertical strips anchoring the work while coloured wave-bands cut across. The work demonstrates how Poon combined a rigorous formal system with subtle shifts in colour and line to achieve harmony.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThroughout his career, Poon exhibited widely in Singapore and internationally. He represented Singapore at the 1984 Venice Biennale, and his works are today held in major collections such as the National Gallery Singapore and the Singapore Art Museum. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgallery.sg\/sg\/en\/our-collections\/search-collection.artwork.html\/national-collection\/anthony-poon\/p\/P-0952.tif.html?search=anthony%20poon\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eA similar work of his sits in the National Collection\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis artwork also appears on the National University of Singapore Calendar 1987\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcquired directly from the artist in the late 1980s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Photographed in October 2025)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Again","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52605261021549,"sku":null,"price":72000.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/14-DSC01974.jpg?v=1759931408"}],"url":"https:\/\/artagain.co\/collections\/anthony-poon.oembed","provider":"Art Again","version":"1.0","type":"link"}