Wu Qiong

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About the artwork

Set against beautiful mountains and mysterious mist and clouds, ‘远山的吼声 - The Roar of Distant Mountains’ features a young boy as the focal point, facing the viewer. The boy, dressed in denim shorts, shows off his many tattoos, a symbolic detail often represented by the artist, showing his deep love for art with a whimsical touch. A green iguana is perched on the character’s arm, who also proudly wears a lion dance-esque top hat. The main character is deeply rooted in his position and holding his head high, showing his happiness and his pride at these powerful and meaningful cultural elements surrounding him.

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