Ong Kok Peng is a name any art enthusiast should have on their radar. The senior local artist is known for his signature artistic style, drawing inspiration from memories of his life in the Maritime. See his artworks first-hand this February, as the artist is showcasing vibrant Nanyang style art pieces at newly-opened art gallery Gallery1819.
Called The Nanyang Collection – A Solo Exhibition by Ong Kok Peng, the exhibit renders Kok Peng’s personal perception of the days of old Nanyang style. Marvel at the potteries on display as the exhibition accentuates alongside clay-coloured paintings. His works, manifested in three-dimensional forms, facilitates visual and physical interaction with his art.
On exhibit are several pottery pieces from Ong’s Raw Wood Ceramics series, consisting of teapots and a piece with Chinese accents that include an organic structured wood branch. The exhibition will be running from February 6 to March 31 at Gallery1819 Singapore.