Frame size: 77 x 62 cm
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.Initially used as a replacement for oil paints during the Japanese Occupation (1942-1945), Liu favoured pastel once he discovered that itsluminosity could better depict the human figure. An art teacher, this is a scene that is undoubtedly familiar to Liu: students sketching during a class.
