Alliance Française de Singapour presents the latest solo exhibition of Singapore Cultural Medallion recipient of 2005, Chng Seok Tin as one of its opening cultural programme of the year 2013.
This exhibition revolves around the fate of Chng Seok Tin in her experience in France, and the philosophy behind Yuan – The circle. Chng is one of greatest print makers and fine artists in Singapore. This series of art works based on round objects and forms as well as her art works produced in France. She lost her sight in 1988 due to a surgical procedure and focuses mainly in mixed media and sculptural works. One art work “Dream Castle” takes a significant position in this exhibition where it was inspired by her trip to Mont Saint-Michel in France and is a point of reference of her art before and after her lost of sight. She has held more than 25 solo exhibitions and more than 100 group exhibitions in world wide. For her courage and contribution in the arts, she was awarded the Woman of the Year 2001 in Her World Magazine.
Image: © Chng Seok Tin