Poon Lian, Divine Pools (Jiuzhaigou, Sichuan) 九寨沟2024 Chinese ink and color on paper 52 x 80 cm

Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, University of the Arts Singapore announces the launch of Revelation: Recent Works by Poon Lian, a solo exhibition showcasing 60 recent artworks of the distinguished Singaporean artist and NAFA alumnus. Held from 26 February to 11 March 2025 at The Ngee Ann Kongsi Galleries, the exhibition marks his 5th solo exhibition, following his last show in 2015. Art enthusiasts can look forward to his artworks that unveil a profound sense of wonder, showcasing the hidden beauty in remote and familiar lands.

Revelation offers a glimpse into the energetic 78-year-old artist’s travel explorations over the past decade. Influenced by his mentors at NAFA, including the late pioneering Nanyang artists Chen Chong Swee and Georgette Chen, as well as receiving personal tutelage from Chen Wen Hsi; like many of his peers, Poon Lian drew inspiration from his travels across Southeast Asia and beyond. Showcasing awe-inspiring landscapes from Xinjiang, Guangxi, Sichuan, and Taiwan to the idyllic islands of Indonesia, Poon Lian’s paintings portray the rich diversity of local scenery, people, cultures with a fusion of traditions in the Nanyang region.

Venue: The Ngee Ann Kongsi Galleries 1 & 2, 80 Bencoolen Street, Singapore 189655

When: 26 Feb - 11 Mar 2025, 11am - 7pm

By: NAFA