Sailing Boat in Li Jiang, China

Collections
1034330
Title
Sailing Boat in Li Jiang, China
Creator
Year/Period
1997
Region
Singapore
Dimension
Image size: 57.5 x 77.5 cm
Accession No.
2003-03301
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.