Description: This stunning vintage MCM painting is a rare one of a kind piece by Indonesian Singapore artist Choo Keng Kwang. The contemporary artwork features his trademark country life setting with a scene of a man & women fishing in a village, with a stunning mix of vibrant colors and intricate details. The painting is signed by the artist and is a one-of-a-kind piece that will add a touch of nature to any room. The painting sits beautifully in its original vintage modern coral frame & measures 22 inches in length, 31 inches in height, and 1 1/2 inches in depth. It is a large piece that will make a statement in any room. The production technique is batik dye on cloth, and the painting was produced in the 1970s in Singapore, Asia. This piece is perfect for collectors, art enthusiasts, and those who appreciate unique and famous artwork. Listed Singapore Artist: Choo Keng Kwang (1931-2019)LiteratureSee Choo, Keng Kwang, The Selected Works of Choo Keng Kwang, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, 2002, for many examples of his works.FootnotesChoo Keng Kwang (born 3 June 1931) is a renowned first generation Singapore artist, famous for his scenes of Indonesia. He has many commissions to his credit, including from the Singapore Government for use as state gifts to such as President Anwar Sadat of Egypt, Chairman Mao Tse-Tung of China and many others; using his method of preparing dyed fabric with the batik technique of wax and tying, he produces canvases that he then paints upon providing a distinctive style and vibrancy; THESE THREE BATIK PAINTINGS BEING OFFERED ARE EXTREMELY RARE AND ARE STUNNING IN PERSON!CHOO KENG KWANG PAINTINGS SELL FOR BETWEEN 10K AND 20K ON AVERAGE. IN FACT, JUST ONE OF HIS PAINTINGS OF SINGAPORE'S CHINATOWN WHILE A LIVING ARTIST SOLD AT AUCTION FOR $73.700.00 IN SEPTEMBER 1993. ALSO, HIS PAINTINGS WERE CHOSEN FOR SINGAPORES POSTAGE STAMPS.The late Choo Keng Kwang was a renowned first-generation artist in Singapore, alongside Georgette Chen and Liu Kang. In fact, his artworks have been commissioned by royalty, dignitaries and governments.The artist started in wood-cut and oil painting, choosing to paint the life of works as well as the beauty of the countryside. In the late 60s, batik painting caught on as a popular art form. That was when Choo switched from wood-cut and oil painting to batik painting. Many of his batik paintings were on Malay kampong life. With dedication and hard work, Choo soon emerged as one of the popular batik painting artists in Singapore during his time.
Price: 4196.5 USD
Location: Oceanside, California
End Time: 2024-11-13T21:08:29.000Z
Shipping Cost: 165 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Artist: Choo Keng Kwang
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Signed By: Choo Keng Kwang, Front right corner
Size: Large
Signed: Yes
Period: Contemporary (1970 - 2020)
Material: fabric, dye
Item Length: 22 inches
Region of Origin: Singapore, Asia
Framing: Framed
Subject: Asia, Community Life, Figures, Fishing, Hunting, Men, Novelty, Seaside, Sunsets, Women
Type: Painting
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Item Height: 31 inches
Theme: Agriculture, Art, Cultures & Ethnicities, Domestic & Family Life, Nature, People, Fishing
Style: Contemporary Art, Dot Painting, Figurative Art, Folk Art, Illustration Art, Impressionism, Modernism, Realism
Features: One of a Kind (OOAK)
Country/Region of Manufacture: Singapore
Production Technique: Batik Dye On Cloth
Culture: Indonesian
Item Width: 1 1/2 inches depth
Handmade: Yes
Time Period Produced: 1970-1979
