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Born in Guangdong Province, China, Chen Chong Swee (1910-1985) came to Singapore in 1931 shortly after graduating from Xinhua Academy of Art, Shanghai. He co-founded the Salon Art Society (now the Singapore Society of Chinese Artists) in 1935 and was a teacher with Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts for over 20 years. In 1952, Chen, together with fellow artists Chen Wen Hsi, Cheong Soo Pieng and Liu Kang, went on what would eventually turn out be a historically significant trip to Bali, Indonesia in search of new inspiration and topics. As one of the first artists instrumental in developing the Nanyang Style, Chen pioneered attempts to interpret local landscapes according to the Chinese concept of pictorial composition with Western watercolour techniques. Chen's artistic style remained realistic throughout his career as he believed the objective of a painting must be understood by its viewer. Often, Chen depicted scenes around him such as the one on display of two fishermen. A note of interest, Chen left his signature on the side of the boat on the left of the picture.

Details

  • Title: Fishermen
  • Creator: Chen Chong Swee
  • Creator Lifespan: 1910 - 1985
  • Creator Gender: Male
  • Creator Death Place: Singapore
  • Creator Birth Place: Guangdong, China
  • Date Created: 1910 - 1985
  • Physical Dimensions: w2317 x h1130 cm (Mount size)
  • Type: Paintings
  • External Link: http://www.roots.sg/Roots/learn/collections/listing/1993-01693
  • Medium: Chinese ink and colour on paper
  • Material Extent: completed
  • Credit Line Extent: completed
  • Credit Line: NATIONAL MUSEUM PERMANENT COLLECTION-Gift from The Family Of The Late CHEN CHONG SWEE

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