Published in conjunction with the exhibition 'Cheong Soo Pieng: Bridging Worlds' at The National Art Gallery, Singapore, 15 September – 26 December 2010. 'Cheong Soo Pieng was a pioneer artist who created visually fresh pictures of Southeast Asia's landscapes and people. By marrying artistic traditions of the East and West, he broke new ground in the way the tropics were portrayed. From painting to sculpture and mixed media, Cheong Soo Pieng's works single him out as the most versatile and experimental artist of his generation.' (Back cover)

This book chronicles the life and career of Cheong Soo Pieng (1917–1983), gathering his key works, old photographs and never-before-published sketches. Includes 94 colour plates and 199 illustrations. With brief chronology, bibiliographical references and glossary.
Alternative title

Asian Artists Series

Access level

Onsite

editor
Location code
MON.CSP5
Language

English

Publication/Creation date

2010

No of pages

280

ISBN / ISSN

9789810864224

No of copies

1

Content type

artist monograph, 

catalogue

Chapter headings

The Life of the Artist - Yujin SENG

Bridging Worlds - Yujin SENG, Grace TNG

Plates - YEO Weiwei

I. Portraiture of the Tropics

II. The Importance of Colour and Composition

III. Bridging Forms and Traditions

Cheong Soo Pieng: Visions of Southeast Asia
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Cheong Soo Pieng: Visions of Southeast Asia