Title
Malay Man
Creator
Year/Period
1942
Region
Singapore
Material
Oil on canvas
Dimension
Frame size: Unframed,
Image size: 73 x 94 cm
Image size: 73 x 94 cm
Accession No.
2003-03244
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of the artist’s family
NLB Type
Painting
Born in Fujian Province, Liu Kang (1911-2004) received his formal training in Shanghai Academy of Fine Art, where he was exposed to Chinese paintings. In 1928, he went to Paris where he was influenced by art movements such as Fauvism and Post-Impressionism. Not only was he one of Singapore’s pioneer artists, he was also a leading figure in the Society of Chinese Artists and the Singapore Art Society. In 1970, he was awarded the Public Service Star for his contributions in the field of art.From the 1940s to 1950s, Liu travelled widely in Malaya to observe and paint the people, their way of life and the landscape. Here, isa Malay man drawn in a stylized manner.
