Born in 1941, Teo Teck Soon is a Singapore based artist specialising in Chinese calligraphy and ink painting. He enjoys exploring poetry and literature. His recently published work, 蜜叶 : 现代米诗·歇后语书画 reveals the author’s emotionally attuned journey with his art practice. He is adept at using simple language to describe the philosophy of life, ecological nature, art, environmental protection, and humanistic feelings. Life, as he sees it, is like a long novel, a path of practice.

 

Teo’s artistic style spans from flowers and birds to landscapes, architecture, environmental themes, and imagination, each step being a unique journey. He has attempted to study the technique of 半彩半墨 (half-colour, half-ink). His architectural and landscape paintings often symbolises harmony between people and nations. Teo began showcasing his works as early as 1975, Teo Teck Soon’s works were selected for the annual National Day Art Exhibition organised by the Ministry of Culture, and he participated in successive 中正湖畔美展 (Zhong Zhen Lakeside Arts Exhibition), the Singapore Art Society’s joint exhibitions, and key exhibitions by the Nanyang Calligraphy Centre.

 

In 2019, Teo Teck Soon held his first solo exhibition titled “润泽(Moisture).” In 2021, he held another solo exhibition titled “回归自然 (Return to Nature).” In 2022, he was invited to participate in a joint charity art exhibition with abstract painter 林福安 (Lin Fu’an), and aimed at raise funds for the Mediacorp Enable Fund, established by Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong, to assist the disabled and contribute to a friendly and inclusive society. Teo’s works are appreciated for their conceptual depth and are collected by several organisations, and has won the distinguished Gold Award from the Lim Tze Peng Art Competition four times.

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SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITIONS

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2021

• "回归自然"Chinese Calligraphy Painting Solo Exhibition at Bras Basah Complex

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2019

• "润泽"Chinese Calligraphy Painting Solo Exhibition at Bras Basah Complex

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SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS​

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2023

• "金泰艺彩美展" Spender of Clementi Artists Group Exhibition at The Art House

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2022

• Neo Contemporary Art; East Meets West by Teo Teck Soon & Hock Ann Lim

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2022

• Contemporary Art Charity Exhibition with Mr. Lin Fook An (GCTEF)

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2018

• "黑色和畅" Group Exhibition at Art Gallery Victoria

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1975

• Annual National Day Art Exhibition by Ministry of Culture, Featured in Zhongzheng Lakeside Art Exhibition Nanyang Calligraphy Centre of the Fine Arts Federation Arts Association of Singapore: AAS

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AWARDS​​

 

2023

• Gold medal in Lim Tze Peng Art Prize Competition

2021

• Gold medal in Lim Tze Peng Art Prize Competition

2020

• Gold medal in Lim Tze Peng Art Prize Competition

2019

• Gold medal in Lim Tze Peng Art Prize Competition

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