{"product_id":"wan-soon-kam-old-shop-house-1996","title":"Wan Soon Kam, Old Shop House, 1996","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMixed media on paper\u003cbr\u003e53 x 53 cm (visible), 81 x 81 x 2 cm (framed)\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very good\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e-\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWan Soon Kam (Singaporean, b. 1943) \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eis a second-generation Singaporean artist celebrated for his serene depictions of landscapes, kampungs, and quiet urban scenes.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eWorking primarily in watercolour and acrylic, his art captures the tranquil essence of a rapidly evolving Singapore.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eRaised in a village on Hainan Island, China, Wan's early experiences deeply influenced his artistic vision.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHe graduated from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in 1961 and initially pursued a career as a book designer and illustrator.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThis period honed his skills in various media, including oil, watercolour, and acrylic.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eIn 1976, he transitioned to full-time painting, encouraged by the support of gallerist Della Butcher, a prominent advocate for Singaporean artists.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eWan's work has been showcased in solo and group exhibitions both locally and internationally.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eNotably, he held a retrospective exhibition in 2016 at the ARTrium @ MCI in the Old Hill Street Police Station.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHis paintings are appreciated for their nostalgic portrayal of Singapore's heritage, offering viewers a window into the nation's past.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eA large body of work is dedicated to painting rural street scenes and landscapes in Singapore and Malaysia. Through a blend of deep hues and a combination of watercolour and acrylic techniques, he conveys the textures of the humid and verdant tropical archipelago.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(Photographed in July 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Again","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53655413883245,"sku":null,"price":14000.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4159\/2941\/files\/1-6670826a-ab5d-4b64-9810-9f7c0989e669.jpg?v=1785950133","url":"https:\/\/artagain.co\/products\/wan-soon-kam-old-shop-house-1996","provider":"Art Again","version":"1.0","type":"link"}