Liu Kang (artist)
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Liu Kang | |
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Singaporean | |
| Known for | Oil painting |
| Notable work | Autumn Colours (1930) Breakfast (1932) Artist and Model (1954) Durian Vendors (1957) Life by the River (1975) |
| Awards | 1970: Bintang Bakti Masyarakat (Public Service Star) |
Liu Kang (Chinese: 刘抗; pinyin: Liú Kàng) was a Singaporean artist known for his Balinese-themed figurative paintings. He was a founding member of the Singapore Art Society, and was credited with developing the Nanyang Style, an art style associated with the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts.[1]
Biography
Liu was born in
In May 2003, the 92-year-old artist gave the majority of his paintings and sketches, amounting to over 1,000 pieces, to the Singapore Art Museum. He also unveiled a painting of three Balinese women, each carrying a basket, titled Offerings.
To commemorate the 100th year of Liu's birth, the
Personal life
Liu was married to Chen Jen Ping and had four sons, one daughter.[2] One of his sons, Liu Thai Ker, is an architect, urban planner and was the chairman of the National Arts Council of Singapore.[2]
Death
Liu died on 1 June 2004 due to natural causes.[2]
Bibliography
W.W. Yeo, et al. (2011), Liu Kang: Colourful Modernist, National Gallery Singapore,
References
- ^ "Nanyang Style - Routledge Encyclopedia of Modernism".
- ^ a b c d e Foong, Woei Wan (2 June 2004). "Artist Liu Kang, 93, dies". The Straits Times. p. 3.
External links
- Tracing the Footsteps of a Master Painter
- "Liu Kang | Infopedia". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. Retrieved 20 December 2022.
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