SIEW HOCK MENG-Visions of Forms
10th Sep-26th Sep，2026
Visions of Forms
Born in 1942, Johor, Siew’s artistic journey began in Singapore. Siew spent his childhood days painting, imitating other artists painting outdoors. His love for painting blossomed under the guidance and support of his art teachers, whom he still credits till this day. After studying in NAFA, Siew took on various jobs, focusing on the studies of Philosophy and politics. As such, Siew’s works are not limited to still life and portraits, but also includes with political undertones.
Throughout his career, Siew has travelled to several countries. As siew puts it, “The more varied your experience, the clearer you will see through things”.His personal experiences with people of differing cultures had deeply contributed to his paintings, allowing him to produce meaningful yet aesthetically pleasing works through the use of mediums such as oil, pastels, and watercolour.
Siew’s works has been exhibited several times, such as in the National Art Museum of China,Beijing in 2004.
He has also been was awarded with the National Day Medal for Fine Arts, the Visual Arts Creation Award, and his latest award, the 2024 Cultural Medallion Award.
This exhibition features several of his paintings, varying from watercolour to oil. Expressing his words and experiences through the language of art.
Visions of Forms
Born in 1942, Johor, Siew’s artistic journey began in Singapore. Siew spent his childhood days painting, imitating other artists painting outdoors. His love for painting blossomed under the guidance and support of his art teachers, whom he still credits till this day. After studying in NAFA, Siew took on various jobs, focusing on the studies of Philosophy and politics. As such, Siew’s works are not limited to still life and portraits, but also includes with political undertones.
Throughout his career, Siew has travelled to several countries. As siew puts it, “The more varied your experience, the clearer you will see through things”.His personal experiences with people of differing cultures had deeply contributed to his paintings, allowing him to produce meaningful yet aesthetically pleasing works through the use of mediums such as oil, pastels, and watercolour.
Siew’s works has been exhibited several times, such as in the National Art Museum of China,Beijing in 2004.
He has also been was awarded with the National Day Medal for Fine Arts, the Visual Arts Creation Award, and his latest award, the 2024 Cultural Medallion Award.
This exhibition features several of his paintings, varying from watercolour to oil. Expressing his words and experiences through the language of art.
