Hong Zhu An

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About the artwork

意思:人之心胸，多欲则窄，寡欲则宽 When the mind is occupied with passions, the heart can never be at peace. To purify one’s desires is to broaden one’s mind. More than just a tranquil painting, Embrace speaks of transcendence, of reaching a liminal state of open-mindedness through the purification of our thoughts. Letting go of unnecessary awry thoughts and desires paves the path for one to be enlightened. This, we must embrace.

About the artist

Chinese-born Hong Zhu An (b. 1955) is one of the finest artists in Singapore today. Trained under famous art scholar Wang Zidou at the Shanghai Art and Craft Institute, the artist is proficient in both Chinese and Western Art. Painting in acrylic and ink, his works exude a serenity and energy that calms the mind and offers insightful abstract interpretation alongside enchanting visuals. Constantly growing in both skill and prestige, he has exhibited his works in South East Asia, the USA and Australia and has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including the UOB Painting of the Year ‘Grand Award’. His works have been collected by major institutions such as the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, Princeton University Museum in New York, the Tel Aviv Museum of Art and Singapore Art Museum.