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About the artwork
In his works, Wu Qiong explores the transition from adolescence to adulthood, often depicted through figures that are significant to the artist himself. This work represents the meeting of two chapters of Wu Qiong’s life: the playful figure on the left dressed in a costume of the popular Japanese character Doraemon represents his childhood, and the other figure on the right with large colorful tattoos represents him as an adult. “Jia Yu!” refers to the encouragement that the artist receives and the strong ties that connect him to his childhood, giving him strength to move forward in his life journey.
About the artist
Born in China, Beijing in 1981, Wu Qiong graduated from the Beijing Shi Fan University in 2001 and Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in 2006. He was exposed to art very young in life with his father being an artist and his mother being a fashion designer.
Wu Qiong’s art focuses on childhood, capturing a nostalgic and sometimes humorous portrayal of a generation's childhood experiences. Inspired by China and Singapore, his post-Pop art blends elements of Pop Art with a more personal and nostalgic touch. His experiences growing up in the 1980s under the one-child policy also influences his creations.
Wu Qiong’s art has garnered attention internationally and in China, though his collector are typically kept private. His art has also been exhibited at various international fairs including Art Miami, Art Cologne and Bridge Art Fair.
Important Collections:
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Tours, France
Asian Art Museum of Cuba, Cuba
Daniel Yun, Founder & Managing Director at MediaCorp Raintree Pictures, Singapore
Watson Tan, Founder of Upfront Models, Singapore
Sally Teo, Chief Fashion Editor at ACP Magazines, Singapore
Addy Lee, Celebrity Stylist, Singapore
Mark Lee, Artiste at MediaCorp, Singapore
Quan Yi Fong, Artiste at MediaCorp, Singapore
Ben Yeo, Artiste at MediaCorp, Singapore
Malaysia Embassy, Singapore