The family of a prominent late Singaporean artist are ensuring his legacy never dies with a new show of some of his rarest works. The special exhibit gathers a dozen of artist Anthony Poon’s paintings in conjunction with the 10th anniversary of his death. His family members, including his widow, say this is the best way to honor the memory of Poon — embracing and enjoying the art that was such a huge part of his life.
One of the pieces on display at this special event is a large acrylic piece on canvas. Though it lacks a title, the piece is part of the artist’s largest series exploring the different shapes of kites. In this vein, the canvas itself is a part of the medium, forming a diamond shape with wings extended. The paint on the canvas is done in mesmerizing patterns that invoke both movement and wind. It would not be hard to imagine this piece taking flight from the wall on the end of a string in a stiff breeze.
The exhibit is particularly special because Poon’s family is showcasing his work that has only been on the walls of their own house. They also worked with the gallery for more than a year to track down other Poon masterpieces in personal collections around the world. One of Poon’s family members remarked on how special it was to see those pieces of art again that he had been so passionate about. One of the pieces, located in Australia, has been so loved and honored that it still looks new. The exhibit and planning has been a wonderful way for the family to remember Poon, examining the artworks in a nostalgic manner.
Poon himself was a highly visible artist, and many of his works still exist in Singapore today. He has notable statues located in a handful of public places around the nation. Perhaps one of his best known and loved works was his Wave series, in which he created the illusion of movement and 3-D sculpture on a 2-D canvas, tricking the eye and igniting the imagination. He also stretched canvas on curved metal sculptures to continue his work on this series.
The exhibit will be held in conjunction with a talk and a film showing on the artist. Organizers and Poon’s family alike say they hope the event will help visitors realize the importance Poon has in Singapore’s artistic history.
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