Thang Kiang How, Untitled, Circa 1985

Description

This artwork, "Untitled" is a mixed media on paper by renown Malaysian artist Thang Kiang How, born 1946. It is … more This artwork, "Untitled" is a mixed media on paper by renown Malaysian artist Thang Kiang How, born 1946. It is signed at the lower right corner by the artist. The artwork size is 27.5 x 26.75 inches, framed is 31.25 x 30.75 inches. Custom framed in a wooden silver frame, with black color spacer. It is in excellent condition. An oil painting on canvas 38 x 44 inches by this artist, sold at auction on Nov 30th 2014 for a record price of $195,700.00 plus premium.

About the artist:

Thang Kiang How was born in 11th Sept.1946 in Malaysia
Kiang How received the Public Service Medal (PBM) awarded by the President of Singapore in 1981 for his contribution to Singapore Nation Building. In the past 30 years, he has been an active participant in local and international art scenes. His unique technique of blending acrylic and airbrush printing effect on canvas and paper has become his trademark in the art circle and is constantly involved in major art projects (sculpture and murals). He has held 12 solo exhibitions and participated in more than 100 group exhibitions in countries, such as Australia, China, France, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Thailand, Vietnam and also Singapore. He received many local and international awards.His works are collected by local as well as overseas museums, organizations and private collectors. He was the President of Modern Art Society Singapore (1982 – 1993), Vice President of Federation of Art Societies Singapore (1990 – 1996) and sits on the panel in National Arts Council (1984 – 1993). However, he was the person brought MASS onto a regional platform, Asian International Art Exhibition (AIAE) hosting by members in Federation of Asian Artists (FAA) yearly in 1990.
Education
1964 - Graduated from Thomson Secondary School
1968 - Graduated from National Youth Leadership Training Institute and was awarded a Diploma for Community & Youth Work
1976 - Began experimenting with a mixed media of batik and acrylic

Career
1964-1968 - Joined People's Association as Organising Secretary
1968-1979 - Chief Instructor-in-Charge of Art & Photographic Unit in Vihilante Corps
1977-2001 - Vice Chairman of Ang Mo Kio Citizens' Consultative Committee
1982-1993 - President of Modern Art Society
1982-1988 - Council Member of the Visual Arts Advisory Community
1984-1989 - National Arts Council Arts Advisory Committee
1989-1993 - Committee Member of National Community Organisation Council
1990-1994 - Member of Organising Committee ASIAN International Art Exhibition
1990-1996 - Vice-President of Federation of Art Societies, Singapore
1993-1996 - Member of Visual Art Resources Panel National Arts Council
1994-1996 - Vice-president of Modern Art Society

One-Man Exhibition
1980 - Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Singapore
1987 - National Museum Art Gallery
1988 - Hyatt Regency Singapore Hotel, Singapore
1988 - To-day Art Gallery, Taipei, Taiwan
1988 - Kaohsiung National Library, Kaohsiuing, Taiwan
1989 - 5th Solo Art Exhibition at National Museum Art Gallery, Singapore
1990 - Singapore Conference Hall, Singapore
1995 - Art Gallery of Beijing International-Art Palace, China

Group Art Exhibitions
1970-1989 - Annual National Day Art Exhibition
1974-1979 - National Museum Annual Art Exhibition
1980 - The Fifth Festival of Asian Arts
1980-1994 - ASEAN Painting and Photography Exhibition
1980 - Contemporary Singapore Paintings in Hong Kong
1980 - Singapore Modern Art Exhibition in Taiwan
1980 - The Travelling ASEAN Paintings Graphic Art and Photography Exhibition
1980-1986 - Singapore Arts Festival, National Museum
1981 - Modern Art Exhibition
1985 - Singapore Art Festival
1985 - Twenty-Five Years of Art in Singapore Exhibition
1985-1986 - Salon des Artistes Francais au Grand Palais, Paris, France
1987 - Modern Art Mobile Exhibition
1988 - First Exhibition of Federation of Asian Art Association, Taiwan
1990 - Singapore Artists Speak Art Exhibition, National Museum
1990 - The 5th Asian International Art Exhibition, Kuala Lumpur
1990 - 1st Asian International Art Exhibition, International Artist Camp {Penang)
1991 - 12 Contemporary Singapore Artist Exhibition, Macau
1992 - Sixth Asian International Art Exhibition in Tagawa, Japan
1992 - Artseen Exhibition, National Art Gallery - Wellington, New Zealand
1993 - 7th Asian International Art Exhibition, Indonesia
1993 - Contemporary Painting Exhibition, Vietnam
1994 - 8th Asian International Art Exhibition in Taipei, Taiwan
1994 - Huangshan Art Exhibition in Hefei, China
1994 - Modern Art Exhibition, Macau
1995 - Huangshan Art Exhibition in Singapore
1995 - 10th Asian International Art Exhibition in Singapore
1995-2001 - Asia Invitation Art Exhibition in Seoul, Korea

Awards
1976 - The special award for Singapore Skyline Competition organised by the OCBC Bank
1977 - Special Award at the National Day Art Exhibition
1981 - The Public Service Medal(PBM) by Singapore Government
1982 - The Dr. Tan Tsze Chor Award for the Best Painting of the Year, Singapore
1982-1987 - Distinction Awards, UOB Painting of the Year Exhibition
1984 - High Commended Award, Australian Art Award, Singapore
1987 - First Prize in Ministry of Communications and Information Art Competition
1988-1989 - Merit Award, IBM Art Award Competition, Singapore

Private and Public Collections
- National Museum Art Gallery, Singapore
- National Trade Union Songress
- UOB Ltd, Singapore
- Public Utilities Board, Singapore
- OCBC, Singapore
- Raffles City, Singapore
- Mass Rapid Transit, Singapore
- Telecommunication Authority of Singapore
- Economic Development Board, Singapore
- Singapore Airlines, Singapore
- Monetary Authority of Singapore
- Port of Singapore Authority
- IBM Singapore Pte Ltd
- Singapore Broadcasting Corporation
- Sentosa Development Corporation
- Ministry of Community Development, Singapore
- Ministry of Communications and Information, Singapore
- Ministry of Labour, Singapore
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Ministry of Healthy
- Ministry of Information and the Arts
- The Housing and Development Board
- The Urban Redevelopment Authority
- Development Bank of Singapore
- Ministry of Defence
- Macau Oriental Culture Foundation
- National Trade Development of Board
- National Library of Singapore
- National Museum of Fine Arts, Taiwan Taichong
- National Science Centre, Taiwan
- The POSB
- Jurong Town Corporation
- Beijing International Art Palace
- Korea Culture Art Research Institute
- Ang Mo Kio Town Council
- People's Association
- Jalan Bersar Town Council

Major Projects
1987 - 3 wall murals ar Raffles MRT and Orchard MRT station
1989 - 2 wall murals 9x30 at Sentosa Development Corporation
1989 - Stainless steel outdoor sculpture of "Towards a better Community", at Ministry of Community Development
1990 - Stainless steel outdoor sculpture of "The youth Spirit" at Marina South
1990 - Stainless steel outdoor sculpture of "Spirit of Sports" at Singapore Polytechnic Sports Complex
1995 - Wall Murals 2mx8m at China Yantai Menghu Hotel less