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.Liu travelled around Southeast Asia to paint the people, life and landscape of the region. ‘Yangon, Burma’ depicts a sight seen everyday in the country where Buddhism is the main religion: a group of monks and worshippers on their way to a temple.
