Affection 情, 1997
Ink on Paper, cm
About the artwork
Wielding his brush fearlessly even as he charts new artistic territory, Hong Zhu An allies eye and hand to connect contemporary forms with the age old Chinese sensibility. The muted colour palette of this painting imbues it with a sense of serenity and tranquility that is characteristic of Hong’s poetic oeuvre. The work transports viewers back in time, as the colours are akin to that of stone, while the forms he illustrates in white paint appear reminiscent of early cave paintings. This conveys an element of primitivism, as well as the purity of the beginning of time. Hong Zhu An’s works are not only resplendent with zen, but are also innovative and pulse with artistic depth.
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.