{"title":"Chua Ek Kay","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDiscover works by Chua Ek Kay 蔡逸溪 (1947–2008), the Singaporean master who bridged Chinese ink traditions with Western art. Cultural Medallion recipient, 1999. Available on Art Again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chua-ek-kay-untitled-crickets-on-gourd","title":"Chua Ek Kay, Untitled (Crickets on Gourd), Undated","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eInk and colour on rice paper \u003cbr\u003e44 x 31 cm (visible), 69 x 43.5 x 2 cm (framed)\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good, light foxing throughout the work \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eChua Ek Kay \u003cspan\u003e蔡逸溪 \u003c\/span\u003e(1947–2008) was a prominent Singaporean artist renowned for his contemporary ink paintings. His art journey began in the 1960s, heavily influenced by Chinese ink traditions yet evolving into a unique style that merged Eastern and Western techniques. Ek Kay's works often explored themes of nature, tradition, and spirituality, capturing the essence of his cultural heritage while embracing modern interpretations. His innovative approach to ink painting earned him recognition both locally and internationally, solidifying his legacy as a pioneering figure in Singapore's art scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e(Photographed in April 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Again","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51647151571309,"sku":"SQ1486771","price":6500.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/DSC00820.jpg?v=1749410497"},{"product_id":"chua-ek-kay-white-lotus-2008","title":"Chua Ek Kay, White Lotus, 2008","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrint \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90 x 90 cm \u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very good, with some foxing spots on the reverse.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition TP 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e-\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChua Ek Kay \u003cspan\u003e蔡逸溪 \u003c\/span\u003e(Singaporean, 1947–2008) was a prominent Singaporean artist renowned for his contemporary ink paintings. His art journey began in the 1960s, heavily influenced by Chinese ink traditions yet evolving into a unique style that merged Eastern and Western techniques. Ek Kay's works often explored themes of nature, tradition, and spirituality, capturing the essence of his cultural heritage while embracing modern interpretations. His innovative approach to ink painting earned him recognition both locally and internationally, solidifying his legacy as a pioneering figure in Singapore's art scene.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(Photographed in July 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Again","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52093979984237,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/2-DSC01202.jpg?v=1753438597"},{"product_id":"chua-ek-kay-corner-2008","title":"Chua Ek Kay, Corner, 2008","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScreenprint on Somerset TS 410 gsm paper\u003cbr\u003e93.5 x 92.5 cm (visible), 98.5 x 97.5 x 3 cm (framed)\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very good, with slight foxing throughout the work.\u003cbr\u003eEdition AP III\u003cbr\u003eCertificate of Authenticity available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e-\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChua Ek Kay \u003cspan\u003e蔡逸溪 \u003c\/span\u003e(Singaporean, 1947–2008) was a prominent Singaporean artist renowned for his contemporary ink paintings. His art journey began in the 1960s, heavily influenced by Chinese ink traditions yet evolving into a unique style that merged Eastern and Western techniques. Ek Kay's works often explored themes of nature, tradition, and spirituality, capturing the essence of his cultural heritage while embracing modern interpretations. His innovative approach to ink painting earned him recognition both locally and internationally, solidifying his legacy as a pioneering figure in Singapore's art scene.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcquired from Mrs. Chua Ek Kay in 2014.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(Photographed in February 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Again","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53072016245101,"sku":null,"price":9000.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/image00001_254ae045-d97a-4938-8502-8b1a50456316.jpg?v=1772691513"},{"product_id":"chua-ek-kay-life-of-a-river-triptych-c-2000s","title":"Chua Ek Kay, The Reflections — Life of a River (Triptych), c. 2000s","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInk and colour on paper\u003cbr\u003e120 x 70 cm (visible) (each), 122 x 190 x 2 cm (framed)\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very good, with light stains throughout, consistent with age of the work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e-\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLauded as the “bridge between Asian and Western art”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Chua Ek Kay 蔡逸溪 (Singaporean, 1947-2008) was an artist who adeptly blended Chinese painting forms such as Chinese ink on paper, with Western art theories and techniques. His bold reinterpretation of ink traditions won him accolades such as the UOB Painting of the Year Award in 1991, being the first Chinese ink-painter to do so, and the Cultural Medallion in 1999. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChua’s early life was rich with Chinese cultural influences — he wrote Chinese poetry, read Chinese literature and practised calligraphy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. In 1975, he was taught Chinese brush painting by Fan Chang Tien, Singapore’s master ink painter of the Shanghai School. As Chua trained in the Shanghai School style, he found similarities to the works of Western artists like Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso and Jackson Pollock, as both were rife with artistic spontaneity. As he continued to hone his artistic practice, he realised that the discipline of Chinese art helped strengthen his lines whilst Western techniques helped him in the mixing of tones. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/Screenshot_2026-05-24_at_2.28.47_PM.png?v=1779604147\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhoto courtesy of Art Outreach Singapore.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eReflections — Life of a River\u003c\/em\u003e is a preparatory work for Chua’s 60-metre long mural found at Clarke Quay MRT station. These images were silkscreened onto vitreous enamel panels now found at the station. The mural depicts life on the Singapore River, showing the arrival of early migrants in the 19th century, the tongkangs that used to ply the river, the buildings surrounding the river and street celebrations by the riverside. As Chua fondly said of this installation “My works at Clarke Quay are some of my largest works of my entire career. It will be a magical moment for me when the public views my works for the first time.” View a virtual tour of Chua’s full installation at the station \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=8lHEXLSRULc\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"youtube.com\/watch?time_continue=285\u0026amp;v=8lHEXLSRULc\u0026amp;embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.artoutreachsingapore.org%2F\u0026amp;embeds_referring_origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.artoutreachsingapore.org\u0026amp;source_ve_path=MjM4NTE\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg height=\"345\" width=\"299\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/Screenshot_2025-11-20_at_10.29.48.png?v=1763605612\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eArt in Transit: North East Line MRT \u003c\/em\u003eby Tan Su Yen\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eIn 2003, \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ea book detailing the various artworks that grace the station and link ways of the North East Line titled\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eArt \u003cem\u003ein Transit: North East Line MRT \u003c\/em\u003ewas published by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eLand Transport Authority. It \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003etells the story of the creation of the artworks on the North East Line and the many outstanding individuals who made it possible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-b0d208f4-7fff-f94a-b5af-25a2fcb35894\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAcquired from Art Outreach Charity Auction in 2004.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(Photographed in April 2026)\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Art Again","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53364888994157,"sku":null,"price":130000.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/2-Untitleddesign_8.jpg?v=1779636137"},{"product_id":"chua-ek-kay-the-reflections-singapore-river-c-2000s","title":"Chua Ek Kay, The Reflections — Singapore River (Triptych) , c. 2000s","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInk and colour on paper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e101 x 156 cm (visible), 126 x 186 x 2 cm (framed)\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very good\u003cbr\u003eCertificate of Authenticity available\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e-\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLauded as the “bridge between Asian and Western art”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Chua Ek Kay 蔡逸溪 (Singaporean, 1947-2008) was an artist who adeptly blended Chinese painting forms such as Chinese ink on paper, with Western art theories and techniques. His bold reinterpretation of ink traditions won him accolades such as the UOB Painting of the Year Award in 1991, being the first Chinese ink-painter to do so, and the Cultural Medallion in 1999. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChua’s early life was rich with Chinese cultural influences — he wrote Chinese poetry, read Chinese literature and practised calligraphy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. In 1975, he was taught Chinese brush painting by Fan Chang Tien, Singapore’s master ink painter of the Shanghai School. As Chua trained in the Shanghai School style, he found similarities to the works of Western artists like Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso and Jackson Pollock, as both were rife with artistic spontaneity. As he continued to hone his artistic practice, he realised that the discipline of Chinese art helped strengthen his lines whilst Western techniques helped him in the mixing of tones. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/Screenshot_2026-05-24_at_7.jpg?v=1779622871\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhoto courtesy of Art Outreach Singapore.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Reflections — Singapore River\u003c\/em\u003e is a preparatory work for Chua’s 60-metre long mural found at Clarke Quay MRT station. These images were silkscreened onto vitreous enamel panels now found at the station. The mural depicts life on the Singapore River, showing the arrival of early migrants in the 19th century, the tongkangs that used to ply the river, the buildings surrounding the river and street celebrations by the riverside. As Chua fondly said of this installation “My works at Clarke Quay are some of my largest works of my entire career. It will be a magical moment for me when the public views my works for the first time.” View a virtual tour of Chua’s full installation at the station \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=8lHEXLSRULc\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg height=\"345\" width=\"299\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/Screenshot_2025-11-20_at_10.29.48.png?v=1763605612\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eArt in Transit: North East Line MRT \u003c\/em\u003eby Tan Su Yen\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eIn 2003, a\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e book detailing the various artworks that grace the station and link ways of the North East Line titled\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eArt \u003cem\u003ein Transit: North East Line MRT \u003c\/em\u003ewas published by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eLand Transport Authority. 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