Born and raised in Singapore, Tan Oe Pang is a leading contemporary multi-disciplinary artist with diverse approaches to art making. His early notable works include the highly idiosyncratic “Tropical Rainforest” series of paintings that were articulated in a vigorous style; emblazoned with elaborate brushwork of vivid colours and a predominance of dramatically bold strokes. The combination of techniques was used to accentuate the vitality and primitive characteristics of the tropical rainforest in the distinctive region. Coupled with a deeper perception of spatial composition and an expanded worldview, the artworks by Oe Pang have evolved subsequently since year 2000. This has led to a gradual shift in emphasis towards depicting his subjects in their most natural and purest forms; he eliminates superfluous details with incisive brushwork, moving from intricate to concise expression in his recent works. From 13 November 2017 to 31 January 2018, Sky One Art Gallery proudly presents Less is More – The Minimal Art of Tan Oe Pang. This solo exhibition will continue into the new year, featuring 30 pieces of minimal art which include 20 Chinese ink and 10 oil paintings. Having a strong foundation in the techniques of Chinese ink painting, together with a careful [...]
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