African Boy

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.A skilled draughtsman, Liu placed strong emphasis on the importance of drawing as a foundation in art. To him, a drawing could be a completed work, as well as documentation for further exploration for future works. Here is a study of an African boy.

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