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CHUA EK KAY | Bamboo Dancing in the Wind
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Online Auction: Modern and Contemporary Art (OS039)
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Singapore (39 Keppel Road #04-04 Tanjong Pagar Distripark)
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34.5 x 65 cm (calligraphy) ; 69.5 x 65 cm (image) ; 108 x 65 cm (calligraphy and image) ; 197 x 75 (85) cm (overall hanging scroll)
ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll
calligraphy: Bamboo Dancing in The Wind poetry of Wang Guxiang, written by Guan Han and dated ren-ying year (1962) in Chinese; painting: dated 92 and signed Yi Xi in Chinese with artist stamp lower right
蔡逸溪《翠竹迎风舞》1992年作 彩墨 纸本 立轴
款识：翠竹迎风舞。黄花浥露开。东篱刚命赏。送酒白衣来。王谷祥诗. 壬寅年 观汉；九二逸溪
ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll
calligraphy: Bamboo Dancing in The Wind poetry of Wang Guxiang, written by Guan Han and dated ren-ying year (1962) in Chinese; painting: dated 92 and signed Yi Xi in Chinese with artist stamp lower right
蔡逸溪《翠竹迎风舞》1992年作 彩墨 纸本 立轴
款识：翠竹迎风舞。黄花浥露开。东篱刚命赏。送酒白衣来。王谷祥诗. 壬寅年 观汉；九二逸溪
Condition
The work is overall in good condition with sparse traces of foxing on the painting and scroll.
Literature
Chua Ek Kay was a Singaporean artist known for his unique blend of traditional Chinese ink painting techniques and contemporary Western art styles. He is considered one of the most significant artists in Singapore's modern art history and has been credited with helping to revive and popularize Chinese ink painting in Singapore.
His paintings often feature bold, sweeping brushstrokes, and dynamic compositions that incorporate elements of both Chinese and Western art traditions. In recognition of his contributions to Singapore's arts scene, he was awarded the Cultural Medallion, Singapore's highest arts accolade, in 1999.
His paintings often feature bold, sweeping brushstrokes, and dynamic compositions that incorporate elements of both Chinese and Western art traditions. In recognition of his contributions to Singapore's arts scene, he was awarded the Cultural Medallion, Singapore's highest arts accolade, in 1999.
