LOT 26
LOW PUAY HUA
B. Singapore, 1945
Singapore, 1982
Watercolour on paper
55.5 x 76 cm
Private Collection, Canada
Signed and dated on lower left
RM 5,000 – 12,000
Low Puay Hua’s enduring artistic career spans an overwhelming 4 decades. His streetscape paintings enhances his understanding on local ethos while Chinese ink paintings allow him to reconnect to the centuries-old tradition. Back in 1986, he claimed a Silver Medal at Salon Des Artiste Francois Paris, France. He held numerous solo exhibitions locally and a solo watercolour exhibition in Zhu Hai, China. He has also participated in numerous group exhibitions locally and overseas, such as Indonesia, Thailand, Macau, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Taiwan, China, Japan, Korea, England and France. His works gained recognition through the many awards that he gained over the years, such as “Artist of the Year 2010” awarded at the Teochew Artists Exhibition (2010); Silver Medal at Salon Des Artistes, France (1986); and National Day Art Exhibition Award (1978).