Bold strokes in vibrant shades of green, gold and blue at the entrance to the art gallery seem to demand attention from anyone walking past, luring you to take a closer look.
The striking green oil-on-canvas painting titled “Abandoned Kampung” was artist Chris Tan’s visualisation of urban immigration, with communities leaving their hometown to seek economic opportunities in urban areas.
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Tan with his favourite pieces entitled ‘Weathered’ at his first solo show at Zhan Art Space, Jaya One. (Right) Nature inspired many of Tan’s favourite pieces, including this one titled ‘A Cave in Sarawak’. — Photos: SAM THAM/The Star
A visitor taking a closer look at ‘Abandoned Kampung’.
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