Boat Quay (2024), Acrylic on canvas, 80cm x 80cm
24 August 2024 (Sat) – 4 September 2024 (Wed)
11am to 7pm daily, Free admission
The Ngee Ann Kongsi Galleries 1 & 2, NAFA Campus 1
80 Bencoolen Street, Singapore 189655
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The Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, University of the Arts Singapore presents Prismatic: Ang Ah Tee, an exhibition showcasing 40 recent works of illustrious NAFA alumnus and Cultural Medallion recipient Ang Ah Tee. Held from 24 August to 4 September at The Ngee Ann Kongsi Galleries, the exhibition marks his 17th solo exhibition and fourth at NAFA. Audiences are afforded insights into the artist’s ongoing evolution in his artistic practice that is based on intensive observation, research and experimentation.
81-year-old Ang defies age with his boundless energy that propels him to create, travel, and challenge himself to push boundaries. Driven by an insatiable curiosity, Ang is always in search of new approaches to materialise ideas, and does so by experimenting with different mediums, techniques, and expressions. This latest exhibition is a testament to his courage and persistence, revealing a sense of free-spiritedness and emotional intensity, carried by vibrant colours and gestural brushstrokes, conveying stories close to his heart.
Pink House-Chinatown (2023), Acrylic on canvas, 80cm x 80cm
Breaking from his structured compositions, palette knife techniques and colour schemes that he is known for, Ang maintains the core elements of his ‘signature’ style in Prismatic, defining a new chapter in his explorations with colour and brushwork. Deliberate layers and visible brushstrokes add depth and nuance to the work, lending a dynamic and energetic quality while remaining semi-abstract. The results are not literal representations of the world around him but his inner world—personal interpretations of places and memories that are rich with emotional resonance, effectively transforming ordinary scenes into extraordinary visual experiences.
River Seine-Paris (2024), Acrylic on canvas, 80cm x 80cm
Ang’s works demonstrate how the subjective brings power to the arts, evoking empathy and inspiring contemplation. His depictions of landscapes, people, and memories, serve as a conduit between past and present—connecting generations through history and stories that provide catalysts for discussions.
Prismatic: Ang Ah Tee pays homage to artistic heritage and legacy, and illustrates the academy’s pioneering spirit of exploration, while inspiring growth through the arts. The exhibition also underscores NAFA’s commitment to regional arts through leading research, practice and development.
ANNEX 1 – Background Information
ANNEX 2 – Artist Biography
ANNEX 3 – Highlighted Artworks