Chua Ek Kay
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Chua Ek Kay (Chinese: 蔡逸溪; pinyin: Cài Yìxī) (21 November, 1947 – 8 February 2008) was a Singaporean artist hailed as the "bridge between Asian and Western art"[1] with a unique painting style using Chinese ink on paper that demonstrated an ingenious blend of traditional Chinese painting forms with Western art theories and techniques. Most of his works were themed of Chinatown street scenes, lotuses, and abstract works inspired by Australian aboriginal cave paintings.
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Chua Ek Kay 蔡逸溪 | |
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Born | 21 November 1947 |
Died | 8 February 2008(2008-02-08) (aged 61) |
Nationality | Singaporean |
Education | Taught privately by Fan Chang Tien; Lasalle-SIA College of the Arts (1990); BFA (University of Tasmania); MA (Hons) (University of Western Sydney) |
Known for | Chinese ink painting |
Spouse | Mdm. Yeo Yang Kwee |
Awards | 1991: UOB 10th Painting of the Year Award (Grand Prize) 1998: Philip Morris Group of Companies ASEAN Art Awards, Juror's Choice |
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