About the artwork
The introduction of lotus flowers in his new works is significant to Hong Zhu An's spirit of transformation. In this work, a few strands of lotus emerges from the water surface, signifying new growth that in time, would bloom to lush vegetation. Spring is a season of transformation, where winter retreats and a fresh, new year begins. In Chinese tradition, a new year is associated with wealth and prosperity. Hong wants to emulate this through the growth of the lotus on sparse, fertile earth, a verdant blossom amongst the thawing earth.
About the artist
Chinese-born Hong Zhu An (b. 1955) is one of the finest artists in Singapore today. Trained under famous art scholar Wang Zidou at the Shanghai Art and Craft Institute, the artist is proficient in both Chinese and Western Art. Painting in acrylic and ink, his works exude a serenity and energy that calms the mind and offers insightful abstract interpretation alongside enchanting visuals. Constantly growing in both skill and prestige, he has exhibited his works in South East Asia, the USA and Australia and has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including the UOB Painting of the Year ‘Grand Award’. His works have been collected by major institutions such as the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, Princeton University Museum in New York, the Tel Aviv Museum of Art and Singapore Art Museum.