ARTIST | MAURICE CHAN
Chillies and crabs
61CM x 46cm | Oil on canvas
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61CM x 46cm | Oil on canvas
Price on Request!
Bergamots
61cm x H51cm | Oil on canvas
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61cm x H51cm | Oil on canvas
Price on Request!
BIO
Care Network (APHN) Online Charity Art Sale 2019 Cheongsam Cultural Celebration – Orchid painting on fabric made into Cheongsam 2018 Joy and Hope Charity Art Exhibition 2016 PAssionArts – Life Art – Kolam Ayer National Day Art Exhibition • Collection • Parkway Laboratories Singapore • Private collectors • Awards 2022 Life Art Society Singapore 50th Anniversary Contribution Award • Appointments 2023-2024 Vice-President of Life Art Society 2020-2022 Treasurer of Life Art Society 2017-2018 Treasurer of Life Art Society • Medium of specialization – Oil and Chinese Ink • Style/genre - Maurice uses a personal, expressive style characterized by bold strokes and sombre colours, resulting in an imagery that often invokes a feeling of melancholy or macabre that is also deeply mesmerizing. His art centers on the portrayal of desolation and despondency in life, and its mutability. He wishes to use his art to provide reconciliation and consolation. Maurice has developed a unique style that reflected a deep appreciation of Western and Chinese Expressionism. He draws inspiration from Vlaminck, Mvnch, Zhou Chunya and Badashanren. • Maurice is also a Biomedical Scientist and has a PhD in Molecular Biology. He is grateful that he has discovered talents in both Science and Art, which allowed him to contribute to the society in different ways. As student, he designed covers for junior college and university publications. He regularly participates in River Hongbao event, giving away 挥春and 年画 to the public. |