Convergences: Chen Wen Hsi Centennial Exhibition

 

01 Dec 2006 - 08 Apr 2007

 

Chen Wen Hsi is one of the Singapore’s pioneer artists. A keen observer of nature and an animal lover, his favoured subject matter includes landscapes, figures, birds and animals, still-life studies and abstract compositions. He was proficient in both traditional Chinese ink and Western oil painting and experimented with a variety of styles including Fauvism and Cubism.

 

Chen found that there was “much to learn from the West, especially on composition, harmony, balance, construction of lines – features which could advantageously supplement the traditional Chinese art”. Eschewing mere physical likeness, Chen sought for “the composition, image, and spirit, the overall beauty and cohesion of the painting”.

 

This exhibition is a tribute to the legendary artist's outstanding artistic life. It tracks Chen’s creative development and his profound influence on the Singapore art community, featuring key works from notable periods in his artistic career.

 

陈文希是新加坡的先驱艺术家之一。作为一位敏锐的自然界观察者和动物爱好者, 他绘画的题材包括风景、人物、鸟与动物、静物素描和抽象画。除了擅长中国水墨画，陈文希也精通西洋油画。他勇于尝试不同的风格，例如融入野兽派和立体派的创作。

 

展览向这位传奇艺术家杰出的艺术生涯致敬。它追述了陈文希的创作历程以及他对新加坡艺术界的深远影响。展览将呈献他艺术生涯中的重要作品。