LOT 36
CHUNG CHEN SUN
B. Melaka, 1935 – 2024
Tin Mine, 1970’s
Signed and stamped with seal of the artist on lower right
Ink and watercolour on paper
41 x 116 cm
Private Collection, USA
RM 8,000 – RM 22,000
Chung Chen Sun, born in 1935 in Malacca, is an internationally famed and recognised artist as well as art academician. He graduated from Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore under the tutelage of artists such as Chen Wen Hsi, Chen Zhong Rui and Cheong Soo Pieng. In 1964, Chung obtained a masters degree in Public Administration and Management from Los Angeles University. He is an artist and educator who is well-versed in the melting pot of multiculturalism. The artist is widely regarded as the “Father of Malaysian Modern Art Education” and “The Father of Malaysian Modern Ink Painting”.
The artist has a flair for combining varied elements, carefully composing them and infusing his mastery of lines and effects into his works. Throughout his journey in painting, he has been constantly seeking breakthroughs. His works have been exhibited in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, India, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, United Kingdom, United States, France, Germany, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Brazil. He has held 17 solo exhibitions over the years.