LOT 24
CHOO KENG KWANG
B. Singapore, 1931 – 2019
Singapore River, 1977
Oil on canvas
55 x 91 cm
Private Collection, Canada
Signed “K.Kwang’ on lower right. Titled, signed and dated on the verso
RM 30,000 – 55,000
Choo Keng Kwang’s 1977 painting Singapore River is a notable example of his work capturing the essence of Singapore’s heritage. Executed in oil on canvas, the artwork measures approximately 55 x 91 cm and is signed by the artist . This piece was part of a special calendar series created in 1977, which featured six paintings depicting various traditional trades of Singapore . The artwork reflects Choo’s distinctive style, influenced by the Nanyang art movement, characterized by the fusion of Western painting techniques with Chinese ink traditions to portray Southeast Asian subjects.