About the Artist
Poh Siew Wan (b.1948), An established professional artist, art lecturer and stamp designer, POH has exhibited internationally and in Singapore including a solo show in Flensburg, Germany. A prolific artist who works in different mediums, his works conceptualise on the theme of Equilibrium and universal harmony. He believes that art offers spiritual meaning, bridging the context of modernity with the part he can play in the universe. His works have developed from realism to abstraction to express his inner desire for balance and harmony and the ubiquitous presence of energy ‘Qi’. Transcending over borders they embody the elements of Eastern and Western philosophies in executions, styles and techniques, a consequence of fusions and influences of a cosmopolitan individual in this age of post-modernism. Universal ideas, Dao De Qing and eastern thoughts based on I Ching are directional compasses that underline his artistic creations. He seeks to bring the intangibles into something tangible visually in abstract forms which imbue his sought for spiritualism in art and in modern day life. His works are widely recognised and collected internationally and locally in museums, art institutions, corporations and private individuals. They include the Singapore National Art Museum, Flensburg Stadtishe Museum, Germany, Wanju Jeonbuk Art Museum, Korea, Andaman Art Museum, Thailand, Changzhou Art Museum, China, Ratchadamneon Contemporary Art Center, Thailand, NAFA, Swiss Bank, OCBC, DBS Banks, EDB, National Library Board, SIA, Ascendas, Ascot Holdings.
About the Moderator
Dr Victor R. Savage is currently an Adjunct Senior Fellow at S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, NTU, and involved in research and writing several books. Dr Savage is an avid art enthusiast and has collected art pieces over a span of 30 years. Given his semi-retirement, he has stopped buying artwork but still enjoys activities such as art exhibitions, research on aesthetics and meeting with artists. A large majority of his art collection focuses on Southeast Asia. Dr Savage is often fascinated by the perception of artists and the way they interpret nature, landscapes, society and culture.
Please contact Vivien Pang at vivienpang@nuss.org.sg for more information.
Terms and Conditions:
1. This event would be held fully ONLINE.
2. There would not be a limit to the maximum number of participants for this event.
3. All participants are able to attend the event regardless of their vaccination status.
4. The online meeting link would be sent to all participants at a later date.
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