LOT 37
CHUAH THEAN TENG, DATO
B. China, 1914 – 2008
Mother and Children, 1970’s
Batik
58 x 44 cm
Private Collection, Australia
Signed “Teng” on lower left
RM 14,000 – 20,000
Themes on physical labour and mother and children are often seen in Teng’s vast output. Teng’s mother and child series illustrates his profound respect for the nurturing and even life-giving roles that women play. The artist’s early training in Chinese painting served him well technically and also influenced his compositions, and the colours he used. As Chinese philosophy emphasises balance, many of his works also are balanced in nature, or are circular compositions, promoting balance and equilibrium.