Tung Yue Nang
Tung Yue Nang is an artist who subscribes to the Chinese philosophy of Tao Te Ching ("Classic Way of the Power") in practising his art. While initially focused on traditional Chinese paintings, he subsequently allowed elements of Western art to permeate his style. He has exhibited widely and won several awards. At the age of 15, he was taught Chinese painting, calligraphy, seal carving and engraving by artist Shi Xiang Tuo. This was the only art education that he received before embarking on his artistic career.
From then onwards, he used the elements of Chinese art to develop a personal style motivated by the Tao philosophy. Before he quit the corporate world to become a professional artist, Tung held the position of graphic design director. Besides painting, he has written Chinese poetry. He has also learnt the art of ceramics and sculpture from Singapore's foremost sculptor Ng Eng Teng.
Tung travels widely to seek inspiration and spiritual nourishment necessary to produce his artworks. He has been to most Southeast Asian countries, China, Nepal, the Middle East, Europe, the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. He often returns from such trips with renewed insights and inspiration for his art, which would culminate in a new series of paintings.
by: Nurhaizatul Jamila Jamil
Solo Exhibitions
1988 : Space & Time, Pavillion Hotel, Singapore.
1989 : New Work, Singapore.
1989 : One, Malaysia.
1989 : One, Pavillion Hotel, Singapore.
1990 : Tung Yue Nang at the Hyatt, Singapore.
1997 : Baba & Nonya: The Art of Tung Yue Nang, Singapore.
1998 : Land Before Time: The Art of Tung Yue Nang, Art Forum, Singapore.
1999 : EARTH: The Art of Tung Yue Nang, Orchard Point, Singapore.
2000 : Heaven on Earth: The Bali Sojourn, Paragon, Singapore.
2002 : Chinatown My Chinatown, Paragon Atrium, Singapore.
2003 : Baba & Nonya: Double Happiness, Paragon Atrium, Singapore.
Group Exhibitions
1977 : Singapore Youth Festival Arts & Crafts Exhibition, Singapore.
1977 : Beautiful Singapore River Exhibition, Singapore.
1977 : Chinese Calligraphy Competition & Exhibition, Singapore.
1981 : National Day Art Exhibition, Singapore.
1982 : National Day Art Exhibition, Singapore.
1985 : National Day Art Exhibition, Singapore.
1985 : 4th UOB Painting of the Year, Singapore.
1985 : The Four-Man Team Exhibition, Malaysia.
1985 : International Calligraphy Exhibition, China.
1986 : National Day Art Exhibition, Singapore.
1987 : 6th UOB Painting of the Year, Singapore.
1987 : Chinese Calligraphy Exhibition, China.
1987 : Clean River Art Exhibition, Singapore.
1987 : MCI Art Exhibition, Singapore.
1987 : Chinese Calligraphy Exhibition of Community Centres, Singapore.
1988 : National Day Art Exhibition, Singapore.
1988 : 7th UOB Painting of the Year, Singapore.
1988 : National Museum Centenary Art Exhibition, Singapore.
1989 : 8th UOB Painting of the Year, Singapore.
1990 : IBM Art Award & Exhibition, Singapore.
1990 : Modern Art Travels East-West, Netherlands.
1990 : Modern Art Travels East-West, Singapore.
1990 : 9th UOB Painting of the Year, Singapore.
1992 : National Kidney Foundation Art Exhibition, Singapore.
1993 : SCGS Art Exhibition, Singapore.
1993 : New Age: A New Art Movement Exhibition, Singapore.
1993 : An Exhibition of Print Works by Singapore & Jilin (China) Artists, Singapore.
1994 : Singapore Artists Speak 2 Art Exhibition, Singapore.
1996 : 25th Anniversary - Preservation of Monuments Board Art Exhibition, Singapore.
1996 : Molan Art Association Exhibition, Singapore.
1996 : New Age 2: Earth to Earth Art Exhibition, Singapore.
1996 : "Proof", Contemporary Printmaking Association Exhibition, Singapore.
1997 : Of Things Peranakan Art Exhibition, Singapore.
1998 : Molan Art Association Exhibition, Singapore.
1998 : Image Nude, an exhibition by Group 90, Singapore.
1998 : President's Charity Art Exhibition, Singapore.
1999 : President's Charity Art Exhibition, Singapore.
1999 : Molan Art Association Exhibition, Singapore.
2000 : Nuphoria 2000, an exhibition by Group 90, Singapore.
2001 : Pulp Friction: Materials in Contemporary Art, Singapore Art Museum, Singapore.
2002 : NU-Sense, a nude art exhibition by Group 90, Singapore.
2002 : Naked Perfection, Singapore Art Museum, Singapore.
2002 : Creative Calligraphy Grand Exhibition 2002, Atrium MITA, Singapore.
2002 : Molan Art Association Exhibition, Singapore.
Awards
1977 : Distinction Certificate, Singapore Youth Festival Exhibition.
1977 : Meritorious Award, Beautiful Singapore River Art Competition.
1985 : Commendation Award, UOB Painting of the Year Competition.
1987 : Commendation Award, UOB Painting of the Year Competition.
1987 : Merit Award, Clean River Art Competition.
1988 : Commendation Award, UOB Painting of the Year Competition.
1989 : Distinction Award, UOB Painting of the Year Competition.
1990 : Commendation Award, UOB Painting of the Year Competition.
2002 : Dr Tan Tze Chor Art Award (Chinese Painting).
From then onwards, he used the elements of Chinese art to develop a personal style motivated by the Tao philosophy. Before he quit the corporate world to become a professional artist, Tung held the position of graphic design director. Besides painting, he has written Chinese poetry. He has also learnt the art of ceramics and sculpture from Singapore's foremost sculptor Ng Eng Teng.
Tung travels widely to seek inspiration and spiritual nourishment necessary to produce his artworks. He has been to most Southeast Asian countries, China, Nepal, the Middle East, Europe, the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. He often returns from such trips with renewed insights and inspiration for his art, which would culminate in a new series of paintings.
by: Nurhaizatul Jamila Jamil
Solo Exhibitions
1988 : Space & Time, Pavillion Hotel, Singapore.
1989 : New Work, Singapore.
1989 : One, Malaysia.
1989 : One, Pavillion Hotel, Singapore.
1990 : Tung Yue Nang at the Hyatt, Singapore.
1997 : Baba & Nonya: The Art of Tung Yue Nang, Singapore.
1998 : Land Before Time: The Art of Tung Yue Nang, Art Forum, Singapore.
1999 : EARTH: The Art of Tung Yue Nang, Orchard Point, Singapore.
2000 : Heaven on Earth: The Bali Sojourn, Paragon, Singapore.
2002 : Chinatown My Chinatown, Paragon Atrium, Singapore.
2003 : Baba & Nonya: Double Happiness, Paragon Atrium, Singapore.
Group Exhibitions
1977 : Singapore Youth Festival Arts & Crafts Exhibition, Singapore.
1977 : Beautiful Singapore River Exhibition, Singapore.
1977 : Chinese Calligraphy Competition & Exhibition, Singapore.
1981 : National Day Art Exhibition, Singapore.
1982 : National Day Art Exhibition, Singapore.
1985 : National Day Art Exhibition, Singapore.
1985 : 4th UOB Painting of the Year, Singapore.
1985 : The Four-Man Team Exhibition, Malaysia.
1985 : International Calligraphy Exhibition, China.
1986 : National Day Art Exhibition, Singapore.
1987 : 6th UOB Painting of the Year, Singapore.
1987 : Chinese Calligraphy Exhibition, China.
1987 : Clean River Art Exhibition, Singapore.
1987 : MCI Art Exhibition, Singapore.
1987 : Chinese Calligraphy Exhibition of Community Centres, Singapore.
1988 : National Day Art Exhibition, Singapore.
1988 : 7th UOB Painting of the Year, Singapore.
1988 : National Museum Centenary Art Exhibition, Singapore.
1989 : 8th UOB Painting of the Year, Singapore.
1990 : IBM Art Award & Exhibition, Singapore.
1990 : Modern Art Travels East-West, Netherlands.
1990 : Modern Art Travels East-West, Singapore.
1990 : 9th UOB Painting of the Year, Singapore.
1992 : National Kidney Foundation Art Exhibition, Singapore.
1993 : SCGS Art Exhibition, Singapore.
1993 : New Age: A New Art Movement Exhibition, Singapore.
1993 : An Exhibition of Print Works by Singapore & Jilin (China) Artists, Singapore.
1994 : Singapore Artists Speak 2 Art Exhibition, Singapore.
1996 : 25th Anniversary - Preservation of Monuments Board Art Exhibition, Singapore.
1996 : Molan Art Association Exhibition, Singapore.
1996 : New Age 2: Earth to Earth Art Exhibition, Singapore.
1996 : "Proof", Contemporary Printmaking Association Exhibition, Singapore.
1997 : Of Things Peranakan Art Exhibition, Singapore.
1998 : Molan Art Association Exhibition, Singapore.
1998 : Image Nude, an exhibition by Group 90, Singapore.
1998 : President's Charity Art Exhibition, Singapore.
1999 : President's Charity Art Exhibition, Singapore.
1999 : Molan Art Association Exhibition, Singapore.
2000 : Nuphoria 2000, an exhibition by Group 90, Singapore.
2001 : Pulp Friction: Materials in Contemporary Art, Singapore Art Museum, Singapore.
2002 : NU-Sense, a nude art exhibition by Group 90, Singapore.
2002 : Naked Perfection, Singapore Art Museum, Singapore.
2002 : Creative Calligraphy Grand Exhibition 2002, Atrium MITA, Singapore.
2002 : Molan Art Association Exhibition, Singapore.
Awards
1977 : Distinction Certificate, Singapore Youth Festival Exhibition.
1977 : Meritorious Award, Beautiful Singapore River Art Competition.
1985 : Commendation Award, UOB Painting of the Year Competition.
1987 : Commendation Award, UOB Painting of the Year Competition.
1987 : Merit Award, Clean River Art Competition.
1988 : Commendation Award, UOB Painting of the Year Competition.
1989 : Distinction Award, UOB Painting of the Year Competition.
1990 : Commendation Award, UOB Painting of the Year Competition.
2002 : Dr Tan Tze Chor Art Award (Chinese Painting).
