Choo Keng Kwang, Indus River (India Travelling Series), 1972
Oil on canvas
71.5 x 96 cm (visible), 90 x 115 x 4 cm (framed)
Condition: Very good, with a slight dent at top right corner of the work
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It was in the year 1995, when I was invited by Rahim, a school teacher and former NAFA art student under the mentorship of Singapore’s second-generation artist, Choo Keng Kwang. In his living room, I was intrigued by an artwork which upon examination, I realised it was one of Choo’s works. Rahim shared that he had purchased it from someone at Mandarin Garden and was open to selling it if we could agree on a price. After a discussion, I acquired the painting the next day. This piece belongs to Choo’s India Traveling Series, a unique program by the Ministry of Education where school principals participated in exchange programs in India. Tragically, during one trip, a principal went missing and was later found dead. The painting vividly portrays the Indus River’s serene beauty and vibrant activities. I have been keeping it for quite some time and I trust this is a good time to let it go to the right collectors.
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Choo Keng Kwang (1931–2019) was a prominent Singaporean artist renowned for his oil paintings depicting landscapes, animals, and nature. A graduate of the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) in 1953, he balanced his artistic pursuits with a distinguished career in education, serving as the principal of Sin Hua School and later as the head of the Art Education Department at NAFA. Choo's artistic style harmoniously blended Eastern and Western techniques, notably merging traditional Chinese brushwork with Western impressionism. His paintings of doves, a recurring motif, are particularly celebrated for their elegance and symbolic resonance.
Throughout his career, Choo received numerous accolades, including the Public Service Medal in 1976 for his contributions to art and education. His works were commissioned by royalty and governments, with his work gracing postage stamps, and the Singapore government presenting his paintings as state gifts to foreign dignitaries.
Choo Keng Kwang's legacy endures through his significant contributions to Singapore's art scene, his influence as an educator, and his philanthropic endeavours, all of which have left an indelible mark on the nation's cultural heritage.
(Photographed in December 2024)
Oil on canvas
71.5 x 96 cm (visible), 90 x 115 x 4 cm (framed)
Condition: Very good, with a slight dent at top right corner of the work
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It was in the year 1995, when I was invited by Rahim, a school teacher and former NAFA art student under the mentorship of Singapore’s second-generation artist, Choo Keng Kwang. In his living room, I was intrigued by an artwork which upon examination, I realised it was one of Choo’s works. Rahim shared that he had purchased it from someone at Mandarin Garden and was open to selling it if we could agree on a price. After a discussion, I acquired the painting the next day. This piece belongs to Choo’s India Traveling Series, a unique program by the Ministry of Education where school principals participated in exchange programs in India. Tragically, during one trip, a principal went missing and was later found dead. The painting vividly portrays the Indus River’s serene beauty and vibrant activities. I have been keeping it for quite some time and I trust this is a good time to let it go to the right collectors.
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Choo Keng Kwang (1931–2019) was a prominent Singaporean artist renowned for his oil paintings depicting landscapes, animals, and nature. A graduate of the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) in 1953, he balanced his artistic pursuits with a distinguished career in education, serving as the principal of Sin Hua School and later as the head of the Art Education Department at NAFA. Choo's artistic style harmoniously blended Eastern and Western techniques, notably merging traditional Chinese brushwork with Western impressionism. His paintings of doves, a recurring motif, are particularly celebrated for their elegance and symbolic resonance.
Throughout his career, Choo received numerous accolades, including the Public Service Medal in 1976 for his contributions to art and education. His works were commissioned by royalty and governments, with his work gracing postage stamps, and the Singapore government presenting his paintings as state gifts to foreign dignitaries.
Choo Keng Kwang's legacy endures through his significant contributions to Singapore's art scene, his influence as an educator, and his philanthropic endeavours, all of which have left an indelible mark on the nation's cultural heritage.
(Photographed in December 2024)
Oil on canvas
71.5 x 96 cm (visible), 90 x 115 x 4 cm (framed)
Condition: Very good, with a slight dent at top right corner of the work
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It was in the year 1995, when I was invited by Rahim, a school teacher and former NAFA art student under the mentorship of Singapore’s second-generation artist, Choo Keng Kwang. In his living room, I was intrigued by an artwork which upon examination, I realised it was one of Choo’s works. Rahim shared that he had purchased it from someone at Mandarin Garden and was open to selling it if we could agree on a price. After a discussion, I acquired the painting the next day. This piece belongs to Choo’s India Traveling Series, a unique program by the Ministry of Education where school principals participated in exchange programs in India. Tragically, during one trip, a principal went missing and was later found dead. The painting vividly portrays the Indus River’s serene beauty and vibrant activities. I have been keeping it for quite some time and I trust this is a good time to let it go to the right collectors.
-
Choo Keng Kwang (1931–2019) was a prominent Singaporean artist renowned for his oil paintings depicting landscapes, animals, and nature. A graduate of the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) in 1953, he balanced his artistic pursuits with a distinguished career in education, serving as the principal of Sin Hua School and later as the head of the Art Education Department at NAFA. Choo's artistic style harmoniously blended Eastern and Western techniques, notably merging traditional Chinese brushwork with Western impressionism. His paintings of doves, a recurring motif, are particularly celebrated for their elegance and symbolic resonance.
Throughout his career, Choo received numerous accolades, including the Public Service Medal in 1976 for his contributions to art and education. His works were commissioned by royalty and governments, with his work gracing postage stamps, and the Singapore government presenting his paintings as state gifts to foreign dignitaries.
Choo Keng Kwang's legacy endures through his significant contributions to Singapore's art scene, his influence as an educator, and his philanthropic endeavours, all of which have left an indelible mark on the nation's cultural heritage.
(Photographed in December 2024)