Lot 3
70 x 95 cm; 93 x 118 cm (with frame)
oil on canvas
signed and dated 04 lower right and verso
Provenance : Purchased from Dynasty gallery circa 2004; Private collection, Singapore
朱庆光《前往寺庙》2004年作 油彩 画布
款识：K KWANG 04（右下）
来源：约 2004 年购自 Dynasty 画廊；新加坡私人收藏
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Notes:
Choo Keng Kwang is a celebrated Singaporean artist renowned for his oil paintings depicting his travel experiences and Singapore Chinatown. He masterfully fused impressionism and perspective techniques with traditional Chinese brushwork, offering a refreshing interpretation of landscape paintings.
Widely acclaimed for his signature impressionist landscapes, his en plein air paintings uniquely employ golden halos that render an ethereal atmosphere where light forms the visual focal point of his composition. In "Going to Temple", Choo captures the moment when morning rays filter through tree branches, highlighting the graceful beauty of Balinese architecture, people, and culture.
After graduating from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) in 1953, Choo dedicated himself to education, serving as the Principal of Sin Hua School and later as the Head of the art education department at NAFA. In recognition of his contributions to the arts, he was awarded the Public Service Medal in 1976. Beyond his artistic achievements, Choo was a dedicated philanthropist. His legacy endures in Singapore's art scene, with his works being housed in national art institutions and presented to prominent figures such as Chairman Mao Tse-Tung and Singapore's former President Ong Teng Cheong.
朱庆光是新加坡著名艺术家，以描绘其旅行见闻及新加坡牛车水的油画作品而闻名。他巧妙地融合了印象派手法、透视技巧与中国传统笔法，为风景画带来焕然一新的诠释。
他的招牌印象派风景画广受好评，写生作品尤为独特，以金色光晕营造出空灵氛围，使光线成为画面的视觉焦点。在《前往寺庙》一作中，朱庆光捕捉了晨光穿透树梢的瞬间，突显峇里岛建筑的优雅之美，以及当地人民的生活与文化。
1953年，他毕业于南洋美术学院，随后投身教育事业，曾担任新华学校校长，后来担任学院艺术教育系主任。因其卓越的艺术贡献，他于1976年获颁公共服务奖章。除了艺术成就之外，朱庆光亦热心公益。他的艺术成就在新加坡艺术界留下深远影响，其作品被纳入国家艺术机构收藏，并曾赠予中国领导人毛泽东及新加坡前总统王鼎昌等知名人物。 - Condition: This work overall is in good condition. No sign of restoration and retouching on this work. The canvas is in good condition. The work is framed.
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