Title
Still Life
Creator
Year/Period
1976
Region
Singapore
Material
Dimension
Image size: 76.5 x 62 cm,
Frame size: H83.3 x W70.7 x D7.5 cm
Frame size: H83.3 x W70.7 x D7.5 cm
Accession No.
P-1193
Collection of
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.Depicted in this still life are small ornaments, possibly brought back by Liu from his travels around Southeast Asia.