SIA - 千祥 Peace Everlasting, 1994
Ink and Pigment on Paper, 100 x 100 cm
About the artwork
意思:心平气和,所有祥和都会靠向你。 With the striking use of rusted red and blue hues, this piece captures one’s attention with its coordination of space and contrast against the grey and faded canvas. The complex yet subtle pairing of red and blue is the overarching element in this work to create a vivid yet aged with layered pigments that reflect Hong’s sensitive eye for colour. Reminiscent of Shanghai school painters’ renowned colour juxtapositions, the combination of textures and rich colour manifests itself powerfully in this work to bring forth a controlled intensity emulsified over a subdued base. Together, creating a cohesive that balances vitality and passion with an innate peace and tranquillity. Evoking a sense of calm and peace, this piece calls for viewers to feel carefree and relaxed.
About the artist
Chinese-born Hong Zhu An (b. 1955) is one of the finest artists in Singapore today. Trained under famous art scholar Wang Zidou at the Shanghai Art and Craft Institute, the artist is proficient in both Chinese and Western Art. Painting in acrylic and ink, his works exude a serenity and energy that calms the mind and offers insightful abstract interpretation alongside enchanting visuals. Constantly growing in both skill and prestige, he has exhibited his works in South East Asia, the USA and Australia and has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including the UOB Painting of the Year ‘Grand Award’. His works have been collected by major institutions such as the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, Princeton University Museum in New York, the Tel Aviv Museum of Art and Singapore Art Museum.