Mountain

Title
Mountain
Creator
Year/Period
1977
Region
Singapore
Dimension
Image size: 37 x 43 cm,
Frame size: 48 x 56 cm
Accession No.
2003-03246
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.Liu often travelled within and outside Singapore to paint. The magnificence of nature and the majesty of mountains are recurring themes in his art.