Emerald Hill

Title
Emerald Hill
Creator
Year/Period
1989
Region
Singapore
Dimension
Image size: 52.0 x 73.0 cm,
Image size: 52.8 x 73.4 cm,
Frame size: 70.3 x 91.2 x 4.4 cm
Accession No.
2019-00117

Lee’s later work “Emerald Hill” (1989) is significant in revealing his artistic evolution. Without losing the directness and spontaneity characterising his formative work, the artist meticulously arranges the compositional elements of the scene from the foreground to background in an effort to convey the greenish surroundings of the old houses. Employing skilled, expressive brushstrokes, Lee creates varied layers and tones that capture the effect of light and shadow, as well as foliage and garden plants that highlight a vividness and an intimacy.