Goh Beng Kwan, Stone Island, 2015

Collage on canvas
61 x 30 cm (visible), 77 x 46.5 x 4 cm (framed)
Condition: Very good
Certificate of Authenticity available
Acquired directly from the artist.

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Stone Island features earthy tones of beige and brown, with splashes of vibrant colours, such as the bright red on the left and the deep blue and green hues, creating a natural and grounded atmosphere with a sense of vitality and contrast. The red suggests energy and life, while the blue and green evoke a sense of water and vegetation, hinting at the elements surrounding a stone island. The intricate layering and abstract forms suggest the multifaceted nature of the island, with its hidden depths and surface complexities.

Goh Beng Kwan (Singaporean, b.1937) is an Indonesian-born pioneering modern artist known for introducing abstraction and mixed media to Singapore art. He studied at the Art Students League of New York from 1961 to 1965, and was influenced by abstract expressionism. Goh is recognised for his brilliant use of collage and non-traditional materials, reflecting themes of identity and cultural hybridity. He received the Cultural Medallion in 1989, becoming one of the first abstract artists in Singapore to be honoured with the award. It marked national recognition of his role in expanding the scope of visual arts in the country.

(Photographed in September 2026)

Collage on canvas
61 x 30 cm (visible), 77 x 46.5 x 4 cm (framed)
Condition: Very good
Certificate of Authenticity available
Acquired directly from the artist.

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Stone Island features earthy tones of beige and brown, with splashes of vibrant colours, such as the bright red on the left and the deep blue and green hues, creating a natural and grounded atmosphere with a sense of vitality and contrast. The red suggests energy and life, while the blue and green evoke a sense of water and vegetation, hinting at the elements surrounding a stone island. The intricate layering and abstract forms suggest the multifaceted nature of the island, with its hidden depths and surface complexities.

Goh Beng Kwan (Singaporean, b.1937) is an Indonesian-born pioneering modern artist known for introducing abstraction and mixed media to Singapore art. He studied at the Art Students League of New York from 1961 to 1965, and was influenced by abstract expressionism. Goh is recognised for his brilliant use of collage and non-traditional materials, reflecting themes of identity and cultural hybridity. He received the Cultural Medallion in 1989, becoming one of the first abstract artists in Singapore to be honoured with the award. It marked national recognition of his role in expanding the scope of visual arts in the country.

(Photographed in September 2026)