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Cheong Soo Pieng
(Chinese-Singaporean, 1917-1983)
Untitled

31 March 2025, 12:00 HKT
Hong Kong, Six Pacific Place

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Cheong Soo Pieng (Chinese-Singaporean, 1917-1983)

Untitled
1960

signed dated SOO PIENG 60 and in Chinese, with one seal of the artist (upper left)
ink and colour on paper

90.3 x 45.5 cm (35 5/8 x 18 in)

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鍾泗濱
無題
設色紙本
1960年作

簽名:SOO PIENG 60 亖賓 藝術家鈐印(左上)


Cheong Soo Pieng was a Chinese-Singaporean artist celebrated for his diverse artistic practices that transcended the boundaries of tradition. Born in Xiamen, China, he discovered his creative home in Singapore — a place where cultures intersect and artistic innovation thrives.

Constantly exploring different mediums and techniques, Cheong's artistic journey was marked by a relentless quest for new forms of expression. His early works, steeped in the Nanyang Art style, captured the vibrancy of Southeast Asia. Yet it was his venture into abstraction that truly set him apart.

Inspired by his transformative trip to Bali in 1952, Cheong Soo Pieng created abstract masterpieces that seamlessly blended different techniques: his canvas became a convergence point for elements of Chinese ink painting, Western oil painting, and even Cubism. Characterised by elongated forms, rhythmic lines, and harmonious colour palettes, the resulting compositions defied easy categorisation.

Cheong Soo Pieng's abstract works stand as a testament to the artist's relentless innovation. By embodying cultural dialogue, experimentation, and enduring creativity, they transcend mere aesthetics. As we contemplate the rhythmic lines and harmonious colours, we catch a glimpse of an artist who refused to confine himself — thus becoming a bridge between tradition and modernity, and between East and West.

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