Art giant remembered

Cheong Soo Pieng (1917 - 1983) was one of the most important artists of his generation. His long and rich legacy is recalled in this showcase of works that explores more deeply his approach to composition and materiality.

Through 52 paintings, sculptures and works on paper which feature Chinese ink, oil, and metal amongst other materials, one can appreciate how Cheong consistently found ways to adapt and innovate prevailing artistic lexicons to suit his Chinese and South-east Asian sensibilities.

The results are typically fresh and nuanced, underscoring why so much of his practice remains relevant to art historians, and why collectors continue to clamour for his works.