creative expression

Saturday, 30 June 201210am to 5pmShaw HallSingapore Chinese Girls’ School190 Dunearn RoadSingapore 309437

Saturday, 30 June 201210am to 5pmShaw HallSingapore Chinese Girls’ School190 Dunearn RoadSingapore 309437

Singapore Chinese Girls’ School (SCGS) was started 113 years ago by a group of Straits Chinese men who wanted to address the lack of education for Chinese girls. Since then, the school has overcome many challenges to provide good educational opportunities for girls and remains committed to delivering a holistic curriculum that prepares our girls to be world-ready leaders.

SCGS is privileged to receive the support of a group of artists and art enthusiasts who have contributed their expertise and art pieces to the “Creative Expression” project to help raise funds for a new indoor sports hall, additional performing arts facilities, science laboratories, classrooms, sports facilities and to retrofit existing facilities.

This project provides a platform to showcase our pupils’ artworks and promote an appreciation of and passion for visual arts. It kicked-off with a school-wide Art Competition in April 2012. Selected and winning submissions by the pupils will be put up for sale at the Art Exhibition together with the works of professional artists such as Mr Lim Tze Peng, Mr Lim Kang Kee and Mr Goh Beng Kwan, Dr Earl Lu and our Alumni, Mrs Jennifer Wong-Liao.

Do come and appreciate the collection of fine art. Your support will be an encouragement to our young budding artists.

SingaporeChinese Girls’ School

Lim Tze Peng (b. 28 September 1921, Singapore - present), artist, winner of the Cultural Medallion in 2003, first established his art practice in the early 1950s with a series of oil paintings on Chinese landscapes. He is best known for the significant number of Chinese ink drawings and paintings of Chinatown and the Singapore River he produced during the early 1980s when urban redevelopment focused on these two areas. Having a solid foundation in Chinese philosophy, art and culture, Lim also practised Chinese calligraphy, especially in the 1990s. In 2009, Lim Tze Peng had his solo exhibition in the prestigious Beijing and Shanghai Art Museum.

Even though Lim was born and educated in Singapore, his diligent studies and daily dedication to practising his craft enabled him to excel in the Chinese ink tradition. His new ink works are deeply rooted in tradition, yet they have a palpably contemporary feel, and can be enjoyed by those who are schooled in other traditions.

Lim shows that Singapore’s multi-cultural environment may provide a context in which artists can respond to a variety of influences without being rapped in a defensive form of traditionalism or a superficial form of cosmopolitanism.

Lim’s creative impulses for his new works is clear, where previously it was “I see and I paint, now it’s I reflect and I paint". His latest series of calligraphic works reveal a new level of artistic maturity - their raw energy reflect an aggressive swiftness and decisive ferocity, injecting the calligraphy with an invigorating tension.

Lim Tze PengArtist: Lim Tze PengMedium: Ink on PaperSize: 69cm x 128cm

Strong strokes of calligraphy, telling the story of yangtze river.

“Yang Tze River”

Artist: Lim Tze PengMedium: Ink on PaperSize: 100cm x 102cm

The vibrant life of a village scene is depicted through Lim Tze Peng’s skillful hands and careful observations. Each stroke, confident and free, Mr. Lim adds the dashes of colours, allowing the viewers to feel the livelihood of the village life.

“Village Scene”

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Lim Kang KeeMr Lim Kang Kee was born in 1943. He grew up in a small village and had been interested in art since young. On the encouragement of a cousin, he entered an art school at the age of 18 and studied for a number of years under the late Mr Liu Kang, a master artist. His works were featured in innumerable art exhibitions in Singapore and overseas since 1967. Besides holding four solo exhibitions in 1973, 1981, 1986 and 1997, Mr Lim’s works were published in “Singapore Artist Directory”, “Singapore artist Speak2” and “Singapore. Places. Poems. Paintings”. In 1995, he received the People’s Association Long Service Award (25 years) for his service as a Continuing Education Activity Instructor. Fondness for his village background is apparent in his paintings, especially his water-colours where he shows tremendous feel for colors and fluidity in his strokes. His love of country side images is reflected in sampans, trees and rivers. His recent works have a strong element of impressionism and due to his maturity in art practice, his representation of subject matter has simplified.

Artist: Lim Kang KeeMedium : Watercolour on PaperSize: 74cm x 54.5cm

“River Scene”


“River Scene”


“River Scene”


“River Scene”

Artist: Lim Kang KeeMedium: Watercolour on PaperSize: 128cm x 69cm

“Singapore Chinese Girls' School”

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Goh Beng Kwan 吴眠杈 born 1937, Indonesia. Beng Kwan studied art with Singapore Pioneer artist, Chen Wen Hsi. In 1962 he studied at the art Students’ League of New York, USA. and joined Provincetown Workshop, Massachusetts, USA (1964). In 1982, he won the first prize in the inaugural UOB Painting of the Year Competition and after the win, he devoted himself fully to painting. Travelling has became a lifestyle and artistic theme for Goh since the 1980s. He is also the recipient of the Culture Medallion award, Singapore in 1989. His latest solo show, “Journey to the East.” was held at CJ Gallery, San Diego (2007).

Goh Beng Kwan

Artist: Goh Beng KwanMedium: Ink on PaperSize: 70cm x 70cm

“Untitled”

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Dr Earl Lu Ming-Teh (1925 – 2005) was considered one of Singapore's most prominent art patrons and philanthropists. A medical surgeon by profession, he was a keen art collector and served on several institutional boards to help promote visual arts and art education in Singapore. Most of his art collections have been given to various institutions, including the National University of Singapore, Singapore Art Museum and the Earl Lu Gallery at the La-Salle SIA College of the Arts. An artist in his own right, he is known for his paintings of roses. Throughout his life, Lu did not merely exhibit and sell his paintings to private collectors, he organised charity art exhibitions, helping to raise funds for various medical causes. His rose paintings can be found hanging on the walls of several hospitals. In recognition of his many contributions, he was awarded the Public Service Star Award by the President of Singapore.

Earl Lu

Artist: Earl Lu (1925-2005)Medium: Ink and Pigments on PaperSize: 50cm x 60cm

“Dark Roses”

Artist: Earl Lu (1925-2005)Medium: Ink and Pigments on PaperSize: 46cm x 55cm

“Ink Roses in Blue and White Vase”

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Jennifer Wong-Liao, an old girl of SCGS, began her creative journey as an artist in 2004 at the Singapore Island Country Club, where she studied painting with Mr Tan Khim Ser, President of Life Art Society.

Her contemporary paintings are characterised by a delightful combination of colour and movement, expressing an opportunity to reflect on who and where we are, and the reality of it. Jennifer expresses her art in acrylic, playing with colours and light to create highly textured effects.

A self taught artist, Jennifer focuses on painting and works primarily related to the nature, people and places surrounding her. She has developed an exploration of form and texture that allow for more spontaneity in creating great images.

Art is a medium of expression and exploration to her. Jennifer has described her way of beginning a painting as “making a start somewhere and then seeing what happens through the sustained act of painting.” Rarely pre-determined, her paintings culminate in works that trace the process of discovery itself.

Jennifer Wong-Liao

Artist: Jennifer Wong-LiaoMedium: Size: 182cm x 60cm

“Lijiang”

Artist: Jennifer Wong-LiaoMedium: Size: 76cm x 60cm

“Waterfall”

Oil on Canvas

Oil on Canvas

Chang Jin Chao Artist: Chang Jin ChaoMedium: Size: 150cm x 180cm

“A few roles search for Haruki Murakami”

Oil Based Pen on Canvas

Artist: Chang Jin ChaoMedium: Size: 60cm x 160cm

“We are come from the other world 2007”

Pen and Permanent Ink on Canvas

Artist: Chang Jin ChaoMedium: Size: 90cmx 120cm

“He was the protagonist in Haruki Murakami’s stories2007”

Pen and Permanent Ink on Canvas

Born in 1980 in Shenyang city in China, Jinchao graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication from Shenyang University. He subsequently moved to Singapore to complete a Master of Arts in Fine Art, undertaking courses in jewellery and then printmaking. Jinchao’s work deals with the contradiction of human responses. It looks at the intangible and unexplained aspects of human conditions. Each of his drawings seems to tell a story that flows illogically. According to Jinchao, the protagonist in his drawings is The Absurd of Theatre who speaks to his unknown audience set in surrealistic and nonsensical scenes.

Artist: Nina KohMedium: Oil on Canvas Size: 61cm x 46cm

“Tradition”

Artist: Thet Naing SoeMedium: Oil on Canvas Size: 122cm x 92cm

“Pa O Tribe”

Artist: Nina KohMedium: Oil on Canvas Size: 46cm x 61cm

“Dusk”

4th in Paper Cultivation Expression Category

Artist: Leong Jia Qi Nicole (P4P)Medium: Sculpture on Paper Size: 29.7cm x 21cm

“Nature”

2nd in Paper Cultivation Expression Category

Artist: Elizabeth Ow Gene Yi (P4P)Medium: Sculpture on Paper Size: 29.7cm x 21cm

“Nature”

3rd in Young Artist Expression Category

Artist: Clarisse-Faye Tan (P2P)Medium: Oil Pastel on Drawing PaperSize: 38cm x 28cm

“Nature”

1st in Young Artist Expression Category

Artist: Shanice Yee (P1GR)Medium: Oil Pastel on Drawing Paper Size: 28cm x 38cm

“Flower”

1st in Paper Cultivation Expression Category

Artist: Tiffany Lye Su Jin (P3C)Medium: Sculpture on Paper Size: 30cm x 30cm

“Dreams of Summer”

3rd in Paper Cultivation Expression Category

Artist: Tee Shing Lei Mikyle (P4P)Medium: Sculpture on Paper Size: 29.7cm x 21cm

“Mom's Favourite Flowers”

2nd in Young Artist Expression Category

Artist: Kwee Kayli (P1SY)Medium: Oil Pastel On Drawing PaperSize: 38cm x 28cm

“Birds of Paradise”

1st in Open MediumExpression Category

Artist: Charmaine Celesse Gandasasmita (P6G)Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Size: 84cm x 84cm

“Glad that I live am I”“That the Sky is Blue”

3rd in Open Medium Expression Category

Artist: Ong Shu Ling Nicole (P5SY)Medium: Water Colour On Paper Size: 38cm x 28cm

“White Elegance”

Artist: Lee Hui Lyn (P5P)Medium: Water Colour on Paper Size: 42cm x 29.7cm

“Blossoms”

2nd in Open Medium Expression Category

Artist: Dorcas Cheng Yong Ying (P6SE)Medium: Canvas ArtSize: 35cm x 45cm

“Colourful Feathers”

1st in Lower

Category Secondary

Special Mention

Artist: Nur Syahindah (S1CO)Medium: Paper ArtSize: 29.7cm x 42cm

“Vase of Loves”

3rd in Lower Secondary Category

Artist: Isabellius Lee (S2PR)Medium: Acrylic on CanvasSize: 28cm x 40cm

“Illusion”

2nd in Lower SecondaryCatgeory

Artist: Valerie Tan (S2GY)Medium: PencilSize: 28cm x 40cm

“Vase of Loves”

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3rd in Upper Secondary Category

Artist: Joyce Choong (S4GY)Medium: Acrylic on CanvasSize: 36cm x 46cm

Reproduction of “The Lover - Portrait

by Vincent Van Gogh

Vincent Van Gogh

Artist: Noor Fatimah (P5SY)Medium: Colour pencil and water colour on PaperSize: 42cm x 29.7cm

“The Lighthouse”

Merit Award

Merit Award

Merit Award

Artist: Tan Lee Shuen (P6SE) Medium: Watercolour on Paper

“Tree”

Artist: Megan Elizabeth Ong Sze Min (P6C)Medium: Pencil on Paper Size: 29.7cm x 42cm

Size: 29.7cm x 42cm

“The Ballerina”

2nd in Upper Secondary Category

Artist: Sarah Khan (S4PE)Medium: Acrylic on Canvas

Reproduction of “Green

“Wheat Field with Cypress”

Apples” by Paul Cezanne

1st in Upper Secondary Category

Artist: Emma Tan (S3CO)Medium: Acrylic on CanvasSize: 46cm x 36cm

Size: 46cm x 36cm

Reproduction ofby

4th in Upper Secondary Category

Artist: Vanoha Chiam (S4CO)Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Size: 40cm x 50cm

Reproduction of“Jacob Wrestling with by Paul Gauguin

of Paul-Eugene Milliet”

the Angels”

Artist: Lim Lily (P4C)Medium: Sculpture on Paper Size: 21cm x 29.7cm

“Garden Paradise”

Artist: Elizabeth Paulyn Gostelow (P3G)Medium: Sculpture on Paper Size: 29.7cm x 21cm

“Wish Pond”

Artist: Charlotte Loh Jia-Ying (P3SE)Medium: Sculpture on Paper Size: 21cm x 29.7cm

“Flower Power”

Artist: Tiffany Tay Jun Ying (P4P)Medium: Sculpture on Paper Size: 29.5cm x 23.5cm

“Where is the Baby?”

Artist: Ashlyn Tan Hsuen Shan (P2C)Medium: Colour pencil on PaperSize: 38cm x 28cm

“The Rising Sun”

Artist: Yeoh Su Min (P6P)Medium: Watercolour on Paper Size: 29.7cm x 42cm

“My Passion”

Merit Award

Merit Award

Merit Award

Merit Award

Merit Award

Merit Award

Merit Award

Artist: Tan Shuen Lin Jaynia (P3P)Medium: Sculpture on Paper Size: 28cm x 38cm

“Sunrise”

Artist: Rachel Wong (S1PE)Medium: Butterfly WingsSize: 42cm x 29.7cm

“Riverside (Butterfly Art)”

Artist: Avlyn Chee Yan Ning (P1SY)Medium: Oil Pastel on Paper Size: 38cm x 28cm

“Hoatzin In Amazon”

Artist: Abigail Jordon Lim (P1SE)Medium: Oil Pastel on Paper Size: 38cm x 28cm

“Summer Birds”

Artist: Isabel Yamanda (P2G)Medium: Oil Pastel on Paper Size: 38cm x 28cm

“Rainbow Sisters”

Artist: Poh Wen Ee (P1P)Medium: Oil Pastel on PaperSize: 38cm x 28cm

“A Beautiful Day”

Artist: Sarah Wong Min (P2SY)Medium: Oil Pastel on Paper Size: 38cm x 28cm

“Fruits Galore”

Merit Award

Merit Award

Merit Award

Merit Award

Merit Award

Merit Award

Artist: Nicci Hong (S4GR)Medium: Acrylic on CanvasSize: 46cm x 36cm

Reproduction of “Blue Dancers”by Edgar Degas

Reproduction of “Ballerine Alla Barra”by Edgar Degas

Artist: Annabelle Chua (S3PR)Medium: Acrylic on CanvasSize: 36cm x 46 cm

Artist: Beverly Tan (S4GY)Medium: Acrylic on CanvasSize: 46cm x 36cm

Reproduction of “Waiting” by Edgar Degas

Artist: Tan Xin Yuan (S4SE)Medium: Acrylic on CanvasSize: 46cm x 36cm

Reproduction of “Still Life with Green Pot and Pewter Jug” by Paul Cezanne

Artist: Jillian Wong (S4PE)Medium: Acrylic on CanvasSize: 36cm x 46cm

Reproduction of “Portrait of Leon Bonnat” by Edgar Degas

Artist: Phobe Yap (S4CO)Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Size: 36cm x 46cm

Reproduction of “Son of Man”by Rene Magritte

Merit Award

Merit Award

Merit Award

Merit Award

Merit Award

Merit Award

Artist: Nur Ruwaidah (S2GY)Medium: Acrylic on PaperSize: 42cm x 29.7cm

Artist: Cheang Ko Lyn (S2SY)Medium: Acrylic on PaperSize: 42cm x 29.7cm

“The Bananas”

“The Bananas”

“The Bananas” Artist: Kristi Hwang (S2GY)Medium: Acrylic on PaperSize: 42cm x 29.7cm

Artist: Ryanne Rae Ang Pei (S2GY)Medium: Acrylic on Paper

Artist: Claudine Fang (S2GY)Medium: Acrylic on Paper

Artist: Valerie Tan (S2GY)Medium: Acrylic on PaperSize: 29.7cm x 42cm

Size: 29.7cm x 42cm

Size: 29.7cm x 42cm

by Pablo PicassoReproduction of “Weeping Woman”



Merit Award

Merit Award

Merit Award

Merit Award

Merit Award

Merit Award

Artist: Yu Jiamin (S3PR)Medium: Watercolour on Paper Size: 42cm x 29.7cm

“Transmigration”


“Fruits”

Artist: Samantha Soo (S2GY)Medium: Acrylic on PaperSize: 29.7cm x 42cm

Size: 29.7cm x 42cm

Size: 29.7cm x 42cm

Artist: Valerie Tan (S2GY)Medium: Acrylic on Paper

Reproduction of “Woman with a Hat” by Henri Matisse




Artist: Belinda Tam (S2GY)Medium: Acrylic on Paper

Artist: Faith Lai (S4DY)Medium: Acrylic on PaperSize: 36cm x 46cm

Merit Award

Merit Award

Merit Award

Merit Award

Merit Award

Merit Award

Artist: Cheang Ko Lyn (S2SY)Medium: Acrylic on CanvasSize: 42cm x 29.7cm

“My Best Friends (Fruits and Wine)”

Artist: Belinda Tam (S2GY)Medium: Acrylic on PaperSize: 42cm x 29.7cm

“Staccato Beat”

Artist: Hannah Lo (S2PE)Medium: Acrylic on PaperSize: 42cm x 29.7cm

“Untitled”

Artist: Amanda Lam (S2PE)Medium: Acrylic on PaperSize: 29.7cm x 42cm

“Blues”


“Still Life”

Artist: Sarah Yip (S2PR)Medium: Watercolour on PaperSize: 42cm x 29.7cm

“Bowl of Fruits”

Merit Award

Merit Award

Merit Award

Merit Award Merit Award

Special Mention

Artist: Ryanne Rae Ang Pei (S2GY)Medium: Acrylic on PaperSize: 42cm x 29.7cm

“Staccato”

Artist: Rebecca Loo (S2GR) Medium: Acrylic on PaperSize: 42cm x 29.7cm

“Untitled”

Artist: Danette Choong (S2PE)Medium: Acrylic on PaperSize: 42cm x 29.7cm

“Pixelated Visualisation”

Name: Tan Li Zhen (S2PE)Medium: Acrylic on PaperSize: 42cm x 29.7cm

“Confusion”

Artist: Nur Sabrina Bte Subandie (S2PE)Medium: Acrylic on PaperSize: 42cm x 29.7cm

“Colours of Life”

Merit Award

Merit Award

Merit Award

Merit Award

Merit Award

Singapore Chinese Girls’ School would like to thank:

Mr and Mrs Joseph Cheang

Ms Jazz Chong and OdetoArt Gallery

Mr Chong Kim Yuan

Mr Lim Kang Kee

Mr Kenny Tan

Ms Teo Su Seam

Mrs Jennifer Wong-Liao

Dr Woffles Wu

Ms Nina Koh

Mr Terry LeeDr Mark Lu

Pupils who have contributed their artworks

for their generous contribution, encouragement and support.

Event managed and assisted by OdetoArt Gallery

Acknowledgement

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