Ong Kim Seng

Lane of Little India, 1995
Water Colour on Paper, 52.6 x 72.8 cm

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About the artwork

Ong Kim Seng uses the power of perspective to draw his viewers deeper into his paintings. His fluid strokes, portrayal of light and shadow and detailed features are commendable given the difficulty of watercolour as a medium due to its transparency and unpredictability. In the 1840s, the Little India area consisted of residential housing as a race course had been completed and watching horse races was a popular activity for the Europeans. Cattle trading was also carried out as the area was located close to the Serangoon River. Employers needed Indian migrant workers to help with the business of cattle trading, and this also led to an influx of Indian immigrants hoping to make a living in other trades. The Indian community in the area grew, leading to a proliferation of goods and services as well as places of worship such as the Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple that was built in 1855.



About the artist

Born in 1945 in Singapore, Ong Kim Seng is an internationally renowned watercolorist and one of Singapore’s most prominent artistic icons. Self-taught and self-supported, the artist has participated in group and solo exhibitions in Singapore and in the United States, China, United Kingdom, Japan , Australia, Belgium, Germany, France, Middle East, Taiwan and Hong Kong. He has won a multitude of awards including six awards from the American Watercolor Society, and the coveted Cultural Medallion in 1999. Playing an active part in some of the most prestigious art fellowships and organizations, the artist was President of the Singapore Watercolor Society from 1991 to 2001, subsequently becoming Honorary President.

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