Scenery

Title
Scenery
Creator
Year/Period
1976
Region
Singapore
Material
Dimension
Image size: 85.5 x 126 cm,
Frame size: Unframed
Accession No.
2003-03341
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 seek subjects for his art. With brilliant colours, Liu renders a large driftwood on a shore.