{"product_id":"chua-ek-kay-where-the-breeze-passes-by-2002","title":"Chua Ek Kay, Where The Breeze Passes By, 2002","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack lithograph on hand made paper\u003cbr\u003e127 x 101 cm (visible), 142.5 x 117 x 7 cm (framed)\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very good, with slight foxing along the perimeter of the work.\u003cbr\u003eEdition 3 of 30\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eExhibited\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBeing and Becoming: The Lotus Pond by Chua Ek Kay\u003c\/i\u003e. STPI, Singapore, 14 February-23 March 2003. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLiterature\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBeing and Becoming: The Lotus Pond by Chua Ek Kay.\u003c\/i\u003e Singapore, STPI, 2003, illustrated.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/Being_and_Becoming.jpg?v=1783326119\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"291\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/IMG_8940.jpg?v=1783326318\" alt=\"\" width=\"431\" height=\"272\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\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\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eChua's celebrated \u003cstrong\u003eLotus Series,\u003c\/strong\u003e adopted during his 3-month residency under the Visiting Artists Programme (VAP) at the Singapore Tyler Print Institute (STPI) in 2003, extends beyond the lotus as a visual motif. While the lotus is a defining symbol in Eastern culture, Chua employed it as a philosophical vehicle to explore the nature of existence. Rather than depicting static forms of the lotus, the series contemplates the perpetual state of becoming, where all life is in constant flux, transformation and renewal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe lithographs and hand-coloured pressed paper pulp works produced during the residency represent some of the most compelling interpretations of the lotus in his oeuvre. Among the 6 major lithographs and over 30 pressed paper pulp works created during this period, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhere the Breeze Passes By\u003c\/em\u003e (2002)\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of two examples of lithographs made on a limestone block, using 'tusche' - an oil-based fluid ink. The limestones are one of the famously prized assets of STPI, some being exceptionally rare, culled by Kenneth Tyler himself from unexpected sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTo create the work, Chua embraced the alchemy of lithography, exploiting the natural repulsion between water and oil-based tusche. After the image is drawn, the stone is treated with a mixture of chemicals and water, before the image was then transferred under pressure through STPI's lithographic press machines onto handmade paper.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e(Photographed in May 2026)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Again","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53497798689133,"sku":null,"price":12000.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/2-DSC06541.jpg?v=1782913133","url":"https:\/\/artagain.co\/products\/chua-ek-kay-where-the-breeze-passes-by-2002","provider":"Art Again","version":"1.0","type":"link"}