{"title":"Chen Cheng Mei","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOriginal works by Chen Cheng Mei 陈城梅 (1927–2020), pioneering Singaporean woman artist and NAFA graduate. Available on Art Again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chen-cheng-mei-bumboats-1985","title":"Chen Cheng Mei, Bumboats, 1985","description":"\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOil on canvas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e59 x 73.5 cm (visible), 70 x 88 x 6 cm (framed)\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very good, with faint craquelure on areas with thicker impasto paint, consistent with the age of the work\u003cbr\u003eCertificate of Authenticity and Proof of Purchase available\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChen Cheng Mei \u003cspan\u003e陈城梅\u003c\/span\u003e (Singaporean, 1927–2020) was a trailblazing artist whose resolute presence marked her as one of the few Singaporean women of her generation to sustain a lifelong artistic practice. A graduate of the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in 1954, she studied under Cheong Soo Pieng and Lim Hak Tai, spending weekends sketching outdoors with them. Chen was part of the Ten Men Art Group and travelled across Southeast Asia with them, but it was after the group’s reconfiguration that she journeyed more extensively throughout not only Asia, but Africa and the Americas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChen's paintings, etchings, and prints are marked by a quiet intensity. While her works appear simple or naive, they reflect a sophisticated understanding of texture and form, honed through printmaking and a deep engagement with literature and the natural world. Chen’s ethos was shaped by her belief that culture is the backbone of a country. Her works form a personal visual diary, documenting lives across regions with honesty. Often working outside the spotlight and at an intimate scale, Chen reminded us that art is not just about seeing, but feeling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn avid traveller, Chen captured the world around her with an open heart and a distinctive artistic lens. Her style, marked by its naïve approach, emphasises vivid landscapes and topographies. Her work reflects a raw authenticity and an unfiltered connection to her subjects by employing bold, block-like colours enclosed within strong, well-defined outlines. Chen's art remains a vibrant testament to her journeys and the profound influence of the places she encountered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExhibited: \u003c\/span\u003e“Joie de Vivre: Chen Cheng Mei”, Lim Hak Tai Gallery, Nanyang Academy of Fine Art, Singapore, 20 February - 23 March 2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(Photographed in January 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Again","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51774618337645,"sku":"SQ1546686","price":28000.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/DSC04164.jpg?v=1738557205"},{"product_id":"chen-cheng-mei-kota-bahru-market-kelantan-malaysia-1962","title":"Chen Cheng Mei, Kota Bahru Market, Kelantan, Malaysia, 1962","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOil on canvas\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e48 x 74.5 cm, 61 x 88 x 3.5 cm (framed)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-e50c636c-7fff-cf1d-6a38-534b945a4c31\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCondition: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good, surface accretion visible, with hairline craquelure and paintloss in certain areas of the work. \u003cbr\u003eCertificate of Authenticity from the Estate of Chen Cheng Mei available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-7b9c5107-7fff-0b26-291c-608db410cb07\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChen Cheng Mei \u003cspan\u003e陈城梅 \u003c\/span\u003e(Singaporean, 1927–2020) was a trailblazing artist whose resolute presence marked her as one of the few Singaporean women of her generation to sustain a lifelong artistic practice. A graduate of the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in 1954, she studied under Cheong Soo Pieng and Lim Hak Tai, spending weekends sketching outdoors with them. Chen was part of the Ten Men Art Group and travelled across Southeast Asia with them, but it was after the group’s reconfiguration that she journeyed more extensively throughout not only Asia, but Africa and the Americas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChen's paintings, etchings, and prints are marked by a quiet intensity. While her works appear simple or naive, they reflect a sophisticated understanding of texture and form, honed through printmaking and a deep engagement with literature and the natural world. Chen’s ethos was shaped by her belief that culture is the backbone of a country. Her works form a personal visual diary, documenting lives across regions with honesty. Often working outside the spotlight and at an intimate scale, Chen reminded us that art is not just about seeing, but feeling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBustling with women, both vendors and shoppers, this scene of the Kota Bahru market captures the energetic pulse of a morning \u003cem\u003epasar\u003c\/em\u003e, where greetings are exchanged and hundreds of transactions unfold. The composition is densely populated with female figures, reflecting not only their central role in trade but also the unseen labour that sustains households and communities. The market, after all, is where sustenance begins—where food is first sourced for the family table. A portion of this work appears in the background of a photograph of Chen in her studio, circa 1965. \u003cspan\u003e Image courtesy of the family of the artist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1612\" data-start=\"928\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.artforum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/article02_large-19.jpg\" width=\"293\" height=\"216\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Photographed in March 2025)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Again","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52060774170989,"sku":null,"price":18000.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/DSC09927-2.jpg?v=1752118253"},{"product_id":"chen-cheng-mei-untitled-baskets-of-bounty-1978","title":"Chen Cheng Mei, Untitled (Baskets of Bounty), 1978","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOil on canvas\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e61 x 106 cm, 62.5 x 107.5 x 3 cm (framed)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-160678f7-7fff-fcea-1530-e5411a4e27eb\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCondition: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good, with surface accretion accumulated, and minor paint losses throughout. \u003cbr\u003eCertificate of Authenticity from the Estate of Chen Cheng Mei available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChen Cheng Mei \u003cspan\u003e陈城梅 \u003c\/span\u003e(Singaporean, 1927–2020) was a trailblazing artist whose resolute presence marked her as one of the few Singaporean women of her generation to sustain a lifelong artistic practice. A graduate of the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in 1954, she studied under Cheong Soo Pieng and Lim Hak Tai, spending weekends sketching outdoors with them. Chen was part of the Ten Men Art Group and travelled across Southeast Asia with them, but it was after the group’s reconfiguration that she journeyed more extensively throughout not only Asia, but Africa and the Americas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChen's paintings, etchings, and prints are marked by a quiet intensity. While her works appear simple or naive, they reflect a sophisticated understanding of texture and form, honed through printmaking and a deep engagement with literature and the natural world. Chen’s ethos was shaped by her belief that culture is the backbone of a country. Her works form a personal visual diary, documenting lives across regions with honesty. Often working outside the spotlight and at an intimate scale, Chen reminded us that art is not just about seeing, but feeling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRattan baskets lie scattered across the composition, some brimming with greens, others seemingly tossed aside in haste. Though rendered in a simple style, the scene feels vividly real, made recognisable by its universal familiarity. Likely painted in the back alley of a market, the casual disorder feels oddly charming, capturing the unpolished beauty of everyday life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Photographed in May 2025)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Again","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52060774498669,"sku":null,"price":26000.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/DSC00100_68a1100d-edea-4ea4-ae55-fbeefa0a9e62.jpg?v=1752855780"},{"product_id":"chen-cheng-mei-untitled-hawkers-under-coconut-trees-1979","title":"Chen Cheng Mei, Untitled (Hawkers Under Coconut Trees), 1979","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOil on canvas\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e61 x 107 cm, 62 x 108 x 2 cm (framed)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-06819e74-7fff-450d-befb-272c9f21e1e9\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCondition: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood, with surface accretion and hairline craquelure throughout the work. Minor paint loss, most notably along the lower perimeter of the work. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity from the Estate of Chen Cheng Mei available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChen Cheng Mei \u003cspan\u003e陈城梅 \u003c\/span\u003e(Singaporean, 1927–2020) was a trailblazing artist whose resolute presence marked her as one of the few Singaporean women of her generation to sustain a lifelong artistic practice. A graduate of the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in 1954, she studied under Cheong Soo Pieng and Lim Hak Tai, spending weekends sketching outdoors with them. Chen was part of the Ten Men Art Group and travelled across Southeast Asia with them, but it was after the group’s reconfiguration that she journeyed more extensively throughout not only Asia, but Africa and the Americas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChen's paintings, etchings, and prints are marked by a quiet intensity. While her works appear simple or naive, they reflect a sophisticated understanding of texture and form, honed through printmaking and a deep engagement with literature and the natural world. Chen’s ethos was shaped by her belief that culture is the backbone of a country. Her works form a personal visual diary, documenting lives across regions with honesty. Often working outside the spotlight and at an intimate scale, Chen reminded us that art is not just about seeing, but feeling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHawkers sit idly in this scene, preparing their produce for sale, seeking shade beneath the coconut tree. One woman appears to be mid-conversation with another, while two others wait quietly beside them. Once again, Chen captures the quiet rhythms of working-class life with clarity and empathy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Photographed in May 2025)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Again","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52060775055725,"sku":null,"price":26000.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/DSC00238-2.jpg?v=1752118686"},{"product_id":"chen-cheng-mei-untitled-prosperity-2000","title":"Chen Cheng Mei, Untitled (Prosperity), 2000","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOil on canvas\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e49.5 x 74 cm, 55.5 x 80.5 x 3.5 cm (framed)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-da3f6239-7fff-8761-6897-5e22c213ba68\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCondition: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFair, surface accretion and mould throughout, paint loss throughout \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-549d7311-7fff-bb71-50e2-0658ba237b73\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Authenticity from the Estate of Chen Cheng Mei available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChen Cheng Mei \u003cspan\u003e陈城梅\u003c\/span\u003e (Singaporean, 1927–2020) was a trailblazing artist whose resolute presence marked her as one of the few Singaporean women of her generation to sustain a lifelong artistic practice. A graduate of the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in 1954, she studied under Cheong Soo Pieng and Lim Hak Tai, spending weekends sketching outdoors with them. Chen was part of the Ten Men Art Group and travelled across Southeast Asia with them, but it was after the group’s reconfiguration that she journeyed more extensively throughout not only Asia, but Africa and the Americas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChen's paintings, etchings, and prints are marked by a quiet intensity. While her works appear simple or naive, they reflect a sophisticated understanding of texture and form, honed through printmaking and a deep engagement with literature and the natural world. Chen’s ethos was shaped by her belief that culture is the backbone of a country. Her works form a personal visual diary, documenting lives across regions with honesty. Often working outside the spotlight and at an intimate scale, Chen reminded us that art is not just about seeing, but feeling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe white duck is an auspicious symbol, often associated with purity and balance. Chen makes this symbolism explicit through the word \"auspicious\" written in Mandarin on the bowl placed beside it. Likely set against the backdrop of a barn, the scene offers a quiet moment of reflection on produce before it becomes produce—capturing the animal in a state of stillness, life, and dignity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Photographed in May 2025)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Again","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52060775186797,"sku":null,"price":8000.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/DSC00006_84528fbc-fa74-4bc9-86ae-6a75485d240b.jpg?v=1752856069"},{"product_id":"chen-cheng-mei-longevity-peach-1990","title":"Chen Cheng Mei, Longevity Peach, 1990","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEtching on paper\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e56 x 38 cm, 69 x 51 x 2 cm (framed)\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-2d6b2ea0-7fff-9577-f924-3941ac863dcd\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCondition: Very good\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition of 12\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-549d7311-7fff-bb71-50e2-0658ba237b73\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Authenticity from the Estate of Chen Cheng Mei available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChen Cheng Mei \u003cspan\u003e陈城梅\u003c\/span\u003e (Singaporean, 1927–2020) was a trailblazing artist whose resolute presence marked her as one of the few Singaporean women of her generation to sustain a lifelong artistic practice. A graduate of the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in 1954, she studied under Cheong Soo Pieng and Lim Hak Tai, spending weekends sketching outdoors with them. Chen was part of the Ten Men Art Group and travelled across Southeast Asia with them, but it was after the group’s reconfiguration that she journeyed more extensively throughout not only Asia, but Africa and the Americas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChen's paintings, etchings, and prints are marked by a quiet intensity. While her works appear simple or naive, they reflect a sophisticated understanding of texture and form, honed through printmaking and a deep engagement with literature and the natural world. Chen’s ethos was shaped by her belief that culture is the backbone of a country. Her works form a personal visual diary, documenting lives across regions with honesty. Often working outside the spotlight and at an intimate scale, Chen reminded us that art is not just about seeing, but feeling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEtching was one of Chen’s most favoured mediums. She viewed printmaking as a process of discovery; an essential companion to painting that revealed the technical discipline behind image-making. To her, etchings were not merely preparatory studies, but rigorous exercises that deepened her understanding of form. This particular work depicts a peach, a symbol of longevity and immortality in Chinese culture, underscoring how Chen often wove cultural significance into even the simplest of subjects.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis work is framed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e(Photographed in May 2025)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Again","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52060775416173,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/DSC00319.jpg?v=1752765670"},{"product_id":"chen-cheng-mei-sunrays-undated","title":"Chen Cheng Mei, Sunrays, Undated","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEtching on paper\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e61 x 35.5 cm,  64 x 83 x 2 cm (framed)\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very good, with stains on the perimeter of the paper\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition unknown\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Authenticity from the Estate of Chen Cheng Mei available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChen Cheng Mei \u003cspan\u003e陈城梅 \u003c\/span\u003e(Singaporean, 1927–2020) was a trailblazing artist whose resolute presence marked her as one of the few Singaporean women of her generation to sustain a lifelong artistic practice. A graduate of the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in 1954, she studied under Cheong Soo Pieng and Lim Hak Tai, spending weekends sketching outdoors with them. Chen was part of the Ten Men Art Group and travelled across Southeast Asia with them, but it was after the group’s reconfiguration that she journeyed more extensively throughout not only Asia, but Africa and the Americas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChen's paintings, etchings, and prints are marked by a quiet intensity. While her works appear simple or naive, they reflect a sophisticated understanding of texture and form, honed through printmaking and a deep engagement with literature and the natural world. Chen’s ethos was shaped by her belief that culture is the backbone of a country. Her works form a personal visual diary, documenting lives across regions with honesty. Often working outside the spotlight and at an intimate scale, Chen reminded us that art is not just about seeing, but feeling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEtching was one of Chen’s most favoured mediums. She viewed printmaking as a process of discovery—an essential companion to painting that revealed the technical discipline behind image-making. To her, etchings were not merely preparatory studies, but rigorous exercises that deepened her understanding of form. Primary colours sit harmoniously in this work. Aptly titled \u003cem data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"124\"\u003eSunrays\u003c\/em\u003e, its bright, vivid palette uplifts the viewer’s mood, evoking the sensation of being outdoors, quietly observing the world unfold\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2114\" data-start=\"1614\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLiterature: Bridget Tracy Tan (ed.), Joie de Vivre: Chen Cheng Mei, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore, 2014. 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A graduate of the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in 1954, she studied under Cheong Soo Pieng and Lim Hak Tai, spending weekends sketching outdoors with them. Chen was part of the Ten Men Art Group and travelled across Southeast Asia with them, but it was after the group’s reconfiguration that she journeyed more extensively throughout not only Asia, but Africa and the Americas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChen's paintings, etchings, and prints are marked by a quiet intensity. While her works appear simple or naive, they reflect a sophisticated understanding of texture and form, honed through printmaking and a deep engagement with literature and the natural world. Chen’s ethos was shaped by her belief that culture is the backbone of a country. Her works form a personal visual diary, documenting lives across regions with honesty. Often working outside the spotlight and at an intimate scale, Chen reminded us that art is not just about seeing, but feeling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this scene, Chen depicts the now-vanished Johore Street, a once-bustling thoroughfare that ran parallel to Victoria Street. Shophouses line the street as figures move through the composition, animated by the energy of daily life. Overhead, telephone lines—also relics of the past—stretch across the frame. The result is a quietly nostalgic image that invites viewers to long for a version of Singapore that quite literally no longer exists. 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Minor paint loss observed in the centre left of the work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-68bb2770-7fff-4366-6476-aa6f01eb43a0\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Authenticity from the Estate of Chen Cheng Mei available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-7b9c5107-7fff-0b26-291c-608db410cb07\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChen Cheng Mei \u003cspan\u003e陈城梅 \u003c\/span\u003e(Singaporean, 1927–2020) was a trailblazing artist whose resolute presence marked her as one of the few Singaporean women of her generation to sustain a lifelong artistic practice. A graduate of the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in 1954, she studied under Cheong Soo Pieng and Lim Hak Tai, spending weekends sketching outdoors with them. 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Often working outside the spotlight and at an intimate scale, Chen reminded us that art is not just about seeing, but feeling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rattan basket filled with greens, two women and two children lounging, and another woman in the background sorting through vegetables—this quiet scene captures a moment of pause. All the women are clad in similar tones, with one seated cross-legged in a dreamlike state, her expression reflective and pensive. This glimpse into break time among market women in the 1970s feels remarkably familiar, echoing the same rhythms we witness today. 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