Chng Seok Tin, Close To My Heart Series - Pursue And Think Fondly Of (II), 2011
Mixed media sculpture
37 x 31 x 33 cm
Condition: Very good
Proof of purchase available
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Chng Seok Tin (Singaporean, 1946-2019), a pioneering sculptor, printmaker, and writer, is celebrated for her creativity and resilience. Despite losing most of her vision in 1988 due to illness, she adapted her artistic practice to focus on touch-based art forms, such as sculpture and mixed media. Her disability profoundly shaped her work, addressing themes of transformation, perception, and desperation, while encouraging audiences to rethink sensory boundaries in art.
Educated at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Chng furthered her studies at prestigious institutions, including the University of Leeds, St Martin’s School of Art in London, and the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris. These diverse cultural environments enriched her artistic approach, blending Eastern and Western philosophies in her works.
This piece integrates numerous vibrant colours and abstract forms to depict human figures and spheres in a unique style. Chng's sculptures are known for their dynamic interplay of texture, form, and composition, inviting viewers to engage with art beyond sight. Using materials such as clay, metal, and mixed media, her pieces explore the complexities of human experience and transformation. Her work earned her the Cultural Medallion for Visual Arts in 2005 and left a lasting impact on Singapore’s art scene, including her influential role as an educator at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts. Chng’s story continues to inspire conversations on art, disability, and creativity’s limitless potential.
Acquired from ART:DIS, Singapore
(Photographed in January 2025)