Deep Realm, 2013
Ink on Paper, 105 x 105 cm
About the artwork
For Hong Zhu An, calligraphy is far more than a practice; it is knowledge, it is discipline, it is philosophy, it is heritage. Through his lines, he expresses a lifetime of dedication, through his materials, he channels the spirit of the East; through his colours he articulates inexplicable emotion, through his composition he encompasses the philosophy of serenity and peace. With a lifetime of scholarly readings and the penetrative study of virtually every art form that was available to him, the artist has moulded his journey into an exposition of art itself- channelling every medium within his means.
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.