Goh Beng Kwan, Waterlily on the Pond, Chong Qing, 2015
Mixed media collage on canvas
51 x 51 cm (visible), 57 x 57 x 4.5 cm (framed)
Condition: Very good
Acquired from Art Forum.
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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 May 2026)