Throughout Asia, the crane is a symbol of happiness and eternal youth. In Japan, the crane is one of the mystical or holy creatures (others include the dragon and the tortoise) and symbolizes good fortune and longevity because of its fabled life span of a thousand years.
In this painting, the employment of energetic brushwork and use of ink manifest Chua’s dual dilemma to abide closely to the traditions of Chinese ink painting whilst searching for ways to break through its conventions.
Dancing in the Pond
| Artist | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 1020 × 1020 mm |
| Medium | Ink and Pigment on Rice Paper |
| Year | 2018 |
$6,000.00
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Throughout Asia, the crane is a symbol of happiness and eternal youth. In Japan, the crane is one of the mystical or holy creatures (others include the dragon and the tortoise) and symbolizes good fortune and longevity because of its fabled life span of a thousand years.
In this painting, the employment of energetic brushwork and use of ink manifest Chua’s dual dilemma to abide closely to the traditions of Chinese ink painting whilst searching for ways to break through its conventions.
Singapore
Born in Singapore in 1966, Chua Say Hua is a recipient of the Chen Chong Swee Scholarship and the Philippe Chariol Foundation Scholarship. He graduated with a Diploma in Fine Arts from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (1989-92) and furthered his art education at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (1993-94) as well as the Goldsmiths College, University of London (1996-97). Chua did his art residency at Vermont Studio Centre, Johnson, USA and has won numerous top awards in art competitions in the past decades. In 2001, he was awarded the prestigious Young Artist Award by the National Arts Council. In 2014, he won a Silver award in the 33rd UOB Painting of the Year Competition. He has exhibited his artworks in 12 solo exhibitions and over 20 groups…