LPS - 不讓紅花壞心神- Do not disturb by the red flower, 2014
Chinese Ink on Paper, 68 x 68 cm
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About the artwork
In this painting, Ling Yang Chang depicts a moment most of us are familiar with, a moment in which we meditate to ease ourselves from the stresses of the day. He captures this brief moment of calm in his painting through the monk's eased expression, his relaxed posture and closed eyes. An aura of tranquility emanates from him, as can be seen from the subtle traces of yellow all around him. Ling Yang Chang's signature minimalism highlights this serenity, as he strips away all the excess to let the viewer's focus on the stillness of the image and what it represents.
About the artist
Born in Singapore, Ling Yang Chang has been involved in many aspects of art-making over the last twenty years: artistic creations, group and solo exhibitions, workshops, public lectures and art teaching. As a graduate in Chinese Studies, Yang Chang has a natural affinity for Chinese brush painting with its close attention to the beauty of lines, poetic resonance and philosophical depth. In this medium, Yang Chang constitutes a complete artist in the Chinese scholarly tradition; not only does he carve his own seals, he also appends his artistic creations with his own calligraphical writings. The steely discipline required to establish a solid brush and ink control technique has built a strong foundation for Yang Chang's exploration of other artistic fields - namely, Contemporary Chinese Art and Modern and Abstract Painting. Yang Chang's works have obtained prizes in the Philippe Charriol Competition (1995/96), UOB Painting of the Year Award (1996), and First Prize (Chinese Ink Painting) in the Dr Tan Tsze Chor Art Award (2011). Collected by the National Heritage Board and National Library Board of Singapore, he has exhibited in China, Hong Kong, Korea, Malaysia, Melbourne and Singapore. A Walk in the City is his sixth solo exhibition.