Lot 118
Chung Chen Sun, Dr.
b. Malacca, 1935
Untitled, c. 2000s
signed with one seal of the artist
(lower right)
Chinese ink and colour on paper
69 x 68cm
PROVENANCE
Private collection, Selangor
ESTIMATE RM 8,000 – 16,000
PRICE REALISED RM 8,000.00
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The man responsible for nurturing many Malaysian Art students and often regarded as the representation of Malaysian Chinese art painting is also a man of many hats. Chung Chen Sun is a painter, educator and the founder of International Contemporary Ink Painting Association. He is diverse in his subject matters, creating works of landscape, still life and figures. The figures are happily chatting in a relaxed mode, as observed from their positions.
Chung Chen Sun founded Malaysian Institute of Art (MIA) in 1967. He devoted his time here and worked tirelessly to modernise Chinese ink painting and to promote the development of Malaysian Chinese culture and facilitate international exchanges. A graduate from Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts Singapore, his works have been showcased in international exhibitions held in more than 20 countries. He is considered one of the world’s 100 important Chinese artists and is also listed as being in the top 50 artists by the China National Academy of Fine Arts. His solo exhibition Background was held at PINKGUY art gallery in 2018. |
