Title
In the Gallery
Creator
Year/Period
1997
Region
Singapore
Material
Dimension
Image size: 92 x 152 cm,
Frame size: 101 x 162 cm
Frame size: 101 x 162 cm
Accession No.
2003-03292
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of the artist’s family
Born in Fujian Province, Liu Kang (1911-2004) received his formal training in Shanghai Academy of Fine Art, where he was exposed to Chinese paintings. In 1928, he went to Paris where he was influenced by art movements such as Fauvism and Post-Impressionism. Not only was he one of Singapore’s pioneer artists, he was also a leading figure in the Society of Chinese Artists and the Singapore Art Society. In 1970, he was awarded the Public Service Star for his contributions in the field of art.Drawing inspiration from a familiar place—an art gallery—Liu chooses to focus on the gallery visitors rather than the art.
