NEW STRAITS TIMES MONDAY,
SEPTEMBER 12, 2011
CENTRAL Streets
Documenting the human landscape
By R. Anbu
KLANG: Using the paintbrush to depict his
observations, artist Cheah Sek Meng has over the past decade produced a
collection of works that documents the trials and triumphs of humanity.
Now,
the public can view the efforts of his undertaking for the first at an
exhibition here.
On
why he chose this theme for his canvas, the 64-years-old artist said he wanted
to “focus on life and human values, and to bring awareness to the public.”
He
added: “Most artist do not focus on this topic, as they are more interested in
scenery. It is more challenging to depict humanity, as one has to capture the
feelings of the individual. I get my inspiration from my exposure to the
various cross-sections of society.”
Cheah
said he has worked on different styles and mediums for a total output of as
many as 500 paintings involving diverse themes.
“I had
long wanted to put my art on exhibition, but I was also willing to wait until I
have the facilities and the right audience,” said Cheah.
“Since
acquiring an office lot recently, I have temporarily turned it into an art
gallery. I am willing to display and share my art pieces if there is any
individual or organisation wishing to exhibit them.”
“I
hope to one day set up a permanent art gallery to display all my works.”
Cheah,
who was born and raised in Ipoh, graduated from Singapore’s Nanyang Fine Arts
College (now Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts) in 1971.
In
1988, he started his own art centre. Today, he runs the Green World Art Centre
with his wife Poo Suat Eng, who is also an artist.
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