Capturing essence of life on canvas


Bold strokes in vibrant shades of green, gold and blue at the entrance to the art gallery seem to demand attention from anyone walking past, luring you to take a closer look.

The striking green oil-on-canvas painting titled “Abandoned Kampung” was artist Chris Tan’s visualisation of urban immigration, with communities leaving their hometown to seek economic opportunities in urban areas.

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