LOT 55
CHUAH SIEW TENG
B. Penang, 1944
Houses on Stilts – Penang, 1980’s
Batik
86 x 68 cm
Private Collection, Canada
Signed “S. Teng” on lower left
RM 1,500 – 3,000
Imbued with sincerity, Siew Teng’s distinctive style is shown through this picturesque scene illustrating traditional Malaysian life. His works are intimate studies that capture the fleeting moments of everyday life and portraying a strong sense of community. While Chuah Siew Teng, being one of the artist scions of batik-art pioneer Dato’ Chuah Thean Teng, is best known for his batik painting, this work shows up the good foundations of his British art tutelage at the Ravensbourne College of Art & Design (1965-66) and the City and Guild Art school (1966-69).