{"title":"Chua Mia Tee","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOriginal works by Chua Mia Tee 蔡名智 (b. 1931), one of Singapore's most distinguished realist painters and Cultural Medallion recipient, known for his masterful depictions of everyday Singaporean life. Available on Art Again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"style-01-ej5na-wpdhl-bf6st","title":"Chua Mia Tee, Untitled, 1996","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003eCharcoal \u0026amp; acrylic on paper\u003cbr\u003e41 x 58 cm (visible), 62.5 x 80 x 2 cm (framed)\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very good\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eChua Mia Tee \u003cspan\u003e蔡名智\u003c\/span\u003e (b. 1931. Singapore) is so far the only living artist in Singapore who managed to have his solo exhibition held in National Gallery in 2022. In 2024, he was chosen to represent Singapore to have his artwork featured in Venezia Biennale Arte.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eChua Mia Tee is a very important realist artist in Singapore history. Many of his iconic artworks featuring Singapore history, such as \u003cem\u003eEpic Poem of Malaya\u003c\/em\u003e (1955) and \u003cem\u003eNational Language Class \u003c\/em\u003e(1959) are collected and permanently displayed in National Gallery. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eAs mentioned by curator at National Gallery, Dr Clarissa Chikiamco, Chua Mia Tee believes in not only capturing the physical likeness of his subjects but also their spirit, as he subscribes to the principles of “truth, virtue, and beauty” in his art. In this piece of artwork, Chua Mia Tee successfully captured the fresh and joyous spirits of the two beautiful Balinese girls during their festive celebration. The joyous atmosphere is further enhanced by the life-like stone lion statue named Barong, which symbolises the guardian of the forest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eThis artwork comes with a letter of authenticity, signed by Chua Mia Tee.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Again","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51647157928301,"sku":"SQ3382653","price":16000.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/DSC00957.jpg?v=1735555135"},{"product_id":"chua-mia-tee-chinatown-scene-1982","title":"Chua Mia Tee, Chinatown Scene, 1982","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcrylic and charcoal on paper\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e33 x 48 cm, 53 x 69 cm (framed)\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very good, mild foxing spots observed on the lower left and right corners\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProof of Purchase available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify; white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003eChua Mia Tee \u003cspan\u003e蔡名智 \u003c\/span\u003e(Singaporean, b. 1931)\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e is one of Singapore’s most distinguished realist painters, celebrated for his masterful draftsmanship and incisive portrayals of everyday life. Trained at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts under pioneer artists such as Lim Hak Tai and Cheong Soo Pieng, Chua developed a precise, observational style rooted in realism. Chua was awarded the Cultural Medallion in 2015, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingapore’s highest national honour for contributions to art and culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"989\" data-start=\"573\"\u003eWhile best known for his formal oil portraits of national leaders and sweeping depictions of Singapore’s urban and social transformation, Chua produced incredible work on paper—ink drawings, sketches, and watercolours that offer a more intimate and immediate view of his artistic vision. These works often depict street life, heritage architecture, and rural scenes with remarkable clarity and tenderness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1340\" data-start=\"991\"\u003eHis paperworks serve both as preparatory studies for larger compositions and as standalone expressions of his deep affection for the world around him. They demonstrate his technical control, sharp eye for composition, and enduring interest in capturing the textures of daily life—markets, riverside trades, old Chinatown—before their disappearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify; white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1328\" data-start=\"1029\"\u003eHis wife, Lee Boon Ngan (Singaporean, 1939 -2017), was also a respected artist and a \u003cstrong\u003efrequent subject in his works\u003c\/strong\u003e. Formerly his student, they shared a lifelong dedication to art-making and were often seen sketching side by side. Their mutual influence helped shape a distinctive artistic milieu rooted in realism, memory, and place. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1328\" data-start=\"1029\"\u003eIn this particular work, it is believed that the centre-left figure in the dress, with her back to the viewer, is Lee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1328\" data-start=\"1029\"\u003eAcquired from Cape of Good Hope, Singapore.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(Photographed in July 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Again","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52087039885677,"sku":null,"price":15000.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/3-PHOTO-2025-07-22-18-40-43.jpg?v=1753182563"},{"product_id":"chua-mia-tee-century-park-sheraton-night-scene-1980","title":"Chua Mia Tee, Century Park Sheraton (Night Scene), 1980","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOil on canvas\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e49 x 49 cm (visible), 61 x 61 x 3 cm (framed)\u003cbr\u003eCondition: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVery good, with a spot of paint loss on the upper section of the work, and a light scratch mark of approximately 3 cm on the upper left section of the work. The work was previously restored in the late 2010s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e-\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChua Mia Tee \u003cspan\u003e蔡名智\u003c\/span\u003e (Singaporean, b. 1931)\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e is one of Singapore’s most distinguished realist painters, celebrated for his masterful draftsmanship and incisive portrayals of everyday life. Trained at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts under pioneer artists such as Lim Hak Tai and Cheong Soo Pieng, Chua developed a precise, observational style rooted in realism. Chua was awarded the Cultural Medallion in 2015, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingapore’s highest national honour for contributions to art and culture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWhile best known for his formal oil portraits of national leaders and sweeping depictions of Singapore’s urban and social transformation, Chua produced incredible work on paper—ink drawings, sketches, and watercolours that offer a more intimate and immediate view of his artistic vision. These works often depict street life, heritage architecture, and rural scenes with remarkable clarity and tenderness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(Photographed in October 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Again","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52662694379885,"sku":null,"price":32000.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/39-DSC02119.jpg?v=1762099041"},{"product_id":"chua-mia-tee-dining-in-style-at-the-elegant-hubertus-grill-1980","title":"Chua Mia Tee, Dining in style at the elegant Hubertus Grill, 1980","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOil on canvas\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e49 x 49 cm (visible), 61 x 61 x 3 cm (framed)\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very good. 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