Nostalgic Visions: A Dual Tribute to Old Singapore

Nostalgic Visions: A Dual Tribute to Old Singapore

WHEN
9 – 31 January 2024
VENUE
Straits Gallery & Koeh Sia Yong Art Museum, NORTHSTAR@AMK #05-39, 38, 7030 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5, 569880
OPENING HOURS
Tuesday - Sunday, 11 am - 7 pm
ADMISSION
Free Admission

Nostalgic Visions: A Dual Tribute to Old Singapore

This joint showcase, 'Nostalgic Visions: A Dual Tribute to Old Singapore' by Lee Choon Kee and Koeh Sia Yong, offers a unique perspective on Singapore's history and culture, seamlessly aligning with the themes of Singapore Art Week. Koeh Sia Yong's display highlights his best works from a six-decade career, echoing the Nanyang style by blending Western techniques with Singaporean subjects.

Our exhibition invites you on an engaging artistic journey, featuring the remarkable career of Lee Choon Kee, renowned for masterful watercolors that blend expressionism and abstraction. His focus on rural and urban landscapes vividly captures daily life, preserving the tales of ordinary people. Through captivating scenes, both artists encapsulate Singapore's heritage, providing a vibrant tableau that celebrates our nation's artistic legacy.

Artists: Koeh Sia Yong, Lee Choon Kee

Image Credit: Koeh Sia Yong, Singapore River, 2010. Image courtesy of Straits Gallery.
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