Wu Qiong

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About the artwork

This sculpture by Wu Qiong depicts a man dressed in suave formal attire, including a ruffle collar and tailcoats. The man’s closed eyes and upturned face reflects the innocent expression that many of the artist’s characters possess. Portraying serenity through the soft features of his sculptures, he depicts adulthood as a reminiscence of childhood, which is furthered by the whimsical undertone of this work. The branch of blossoms that the man holds is a reminder of the fragility and short nature of life, and thus through this work, the artist aims to encourage the viewer to accept the branch offered and seize the day.

About the artist

Born in China, Beijing in 1981, Wu Qiong graduated from the Beijing Shi Fan University in 2001 and Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in 2006. He was exposed to art very young in life with his father being an artist and his mother being a fashion designer. 

Wu Qiong’s art focuses on childhood, capturing a nostalgic and sometimes humorous portrayal of a generation's childhood experiences. Inspired by China and Singapore, his post-Pop art blends elements of Pop Art with a more personal and nostalgic touch. His experiences growing up in the 1980s under the one-child policy also influences his creations. 

Wu Qiong’s art has garnered attention internationally and in China, though his collector are typically kept private. His art has also been exhibited at various international fairs including Art Miami, Art Cologne and Bridge Art Fair. 

Important Collections: 

Musée des Beaux-Arts de Tours, France
Asian Art Museum of Cuba, Cuba
Daniel Yun, Founder & Managing Director at MediaCorp Raintree Pictures, Singapore
Watson Tan, Founder of Upfront Models, Singapore
Sally Teo, Chief Fashion Editor at ACP Magazines, Singapore
Addy Lee, Celebrity Stylist, Singapore
Mark Lee, Artiste at MediaCorp, Singapore
Quan Yi Fong, Artiste at MediaCorp, Singapore
Ben Yeo, Artiste at MediaCorp, Singapore
Malaysia Embassy, Singapore