The artist uses a cross-cultural vocabulary in most of his oeuvre, colliding a traditional Chinese art discipline with a decidedly Western and more contemporary sensibility.
The artist uses a cross-cultural vocabulary in most of his oeuvre, colliding a traditional Chinese art discipline with a decidedly Western and more contemporary sensibility.
Adopting the mantra of “no rules”, Ling seeks to be liberated from conventional art ideals and strict parameters.
Adopting the mantra of “no rules”, Ling seeks to be liberated from conventional art ideals and strict parameters.
The artist also carves his own seals and appends his artistic creations with his own calligraphical writings and poetry.
The artist also carves his own seals and appends his artistic creations with his own calligraphical writings and poetry.
AWARDS
2nd Prize
– ArtGemini Prize 2019
– 双子星艺术奖

– ArtGemini Prize, London & Singapore

First Prize (Chinese Ink Painting)
– Dr Tan Tsze Chor Art Award 2011
– The Singapore Art Society

Dr J M Nathan Memorial Prize for Creativity 2004
– National Institute of Education
– Nanyang Technological University

Certificate of Commendation
– 15th Painting of the Year Exhibition, 1996
– United Overseas Bank Group

Certificate of Distinction
– Contemporary Art Competition 1995/96
– Philippe Charriol Foundation
Workshops and Public Lectures

Workshop Facilitator – 3-17 March 2012
(Chinese Brush Painting)
Community Art Programme 2012
– Jointly organised by
Singapore Press Holdings & National Arts Council

Public Lecture – 14 March 2004
Appreciating Chinese Seals
The Drawing Gallery, Paragon
– Jointly organised and supported by
National Arts Council, Lee Foundations, Si Bo Zhai Art Gallery & The Drawing Gallery

Workshop Facilitator
(Chinese Brush Painting)
Creative Arts Programme 92, 94 & 95
– Organised by
Gifted Education Unit, Ministry of Education &
The Centre for the Arts, National University of Singapore.

Public Lecture – Oct 1995 & 1996
In the making of the Chinese Brush Painting
National Museum Auditorium
– Organised by
Friends of the Museum, National Museum, Singapore

Publications

2022 思念。家
ISBN 978-981-18-5992-2

2020 在一起 Togetherness
ISBN 978-981-14-0614-0

2019 愛上喵星人 Loving Cats

2018 細筆春秋

2017 城心 Citybeats
ISBN 978-981-11-5158-3

2016 Kaleidoscape
Where cities and memories intertwine

2015 創 Makings

2014 云海集
ISBN 978-986-307-065-8

2007 匯流Confluence
ISBN 978-981-05-9595-1

Solo Exhibitions

2023 思念。家 Homes
Nawei Gallery, Singapore

2022 沏茶添味 Taste and Flavours
Chin Lee Restaurant, Singapore

2021 仰望天章 Stars Glazing
Nawei Gallery, Singapore

2020 林仰章个展 Yangzhang Solo Exhibition
Nawei Gallery, Singapore

2019 爱上喵星人 Loving Cats
G Art, Shengzhen, China

2018 细笔春秋 Sentiment of a fine brush
G Art, Singapore

2017 城心 City Beats
Ins Art, Singapore

2016 万境筒 Kaleidoscape
Beyond Colours, Singapore

2015 创 Making
Ode to Art, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

2014 禅心 The Heart of Zen
Jastar Investment Pte Ltd, Singapore

2013 花花世界 Flowery World II
Utterly Art, Singapore

2013 拾趣 Bit and Pieces
Ins Art, Singapore

2012 城市漫步 A Walk in the City
Utterly Art, Singapore

2012 林仰章画展 Ling Yang Chang Art Exhibition
7 Adams, Singapore

2011 猫步 Catwalk
Momentous Arts, Singapore

2010 窗 Windows
Momentous Arts, Singapore

2009 意相 Portraits of Nature
Momentous Arts, Singapore

2007 汇流 Confluence
Drawing Gallery, Singapore

2007 心画 Perspectives from the Heart
Metakao Gallery, Singapore

1997 花花世界 Flowery World
Orchard Gallery, Singapore

Media

林仰章荷花画 传达生命感悟 (link)

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About me

Ling Yang Chang (b.1963) is a Singaporean artist, and he currently resides in Singapore.

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Awards / Mentions / Exhibitions

Group Exhibitions

2024 – Artistic Dialogue, Singapore

2024 – 赠礼Gifts a prospectus – University Museums and their Continuing Legacies, Singapore

2023 – 百年光华 狮城美术 100 Years of Singapore Art, Singapore

2023 – 藝匯絲路 Silk Road Artists’ Rendezvous, China

2023 – 南洋陶汇 Ceramicship, Singapore

2023 – 无言 The art of Comments, Singapore

2023 – The Good, The Bad & The Ugly, Singapore

2021 – 南洋陶汇 Ceramicship, Singapore

2019 – Affordable Art Fair 2019, Hong Kong

2018 – Affordable Art Fair 2018, Singapore

2017 – The Sixth Exhibition of Yin Tang Art Scholar-gathering Exhibition 2017, Tokyo, Japan

2017 – Applause II 2017, G Art, Singapore

2016 – One by One Metre Space 2016, Flaneur Gallery, Singapore

2016 – Singapore & Taiwan Renowned Artist Art Exchange Exhibition 2016, Taipei, ROC

2015 – Scholars & Ink 2015, NUS museum, Singapore

2015 – Contemporary Modern 2015, Singapore

2015 – Bounteous Golden Jubilee SG50, ION Art Gallery, Singapore

2015 – Reminiscence & Future Gazing 2015, Singapore

2015 – A Brush with Singapore Art Society 2015, Raffles City, Singapore

2015 – Living Stills 2015, Utterly Art, Singapore

2015 – Scholars & Ink , NUS museum, Singapore

2014 – Nothing in Common 2014, ION Art Gallery, Singapoe

2014 – China International Culture Biennial 2014, NanLin, China

2014 – L’Exposition des Beaux-arts de I’Orient et de I’Occident au Louvre de Paris 2014, Paris, France

2013 – Singapore Art Scoiety Annual Exhibition 2013, Singapore

2013 – Artexpo Malaysia 2013, Kuala Lumpor, Malaysia

2013 – Afforable Art Fair 2013, Hong Kong

2012 – Afforable Art Fair 2012, Singapore

2012 – Singapore Art Society 63th Annual Exhibition 2012, Singapore

2012 – Artexpo Malaysia 2012, Kuala Lumpor

2012 – Siaw-Tao Annual Art Exhibition 2012, Singapore

2012 – 81 artist from the North and South 2012, Singapore

2012 – National Day Calligraphy and Paintng Exhibition 2012, Singapore

2011 – Afforable Art Fair 2011, Singapore

2011 – Artexpo Malaysia 2011, Kuala Lumpor

2011 – The 26th Asian International Art Exhibition 2011. Seoul

2011 – Asia Hotel Art Fair 2011, Seoul

2011 – Afforable Art Fair 2011. Melbourne

2011 – Asia Top Gallery Hotel Art Fair 2011, Hong Kong

2011 – Figuratively 2011, Singapore

2010 – 3rd “Tradition and Modernism” Exhibition of Contemporary Painting and Calligraphy 2010. China

2010 – Boundaries 2010, Singapore

2010 – Siaw Tao 40’ 2010, Singapore

2010 – Duologue 2010, Singapore

2010 – Excavation 2010, Singapore

2009 – Remade, Relived: Modern Art in Singapore 2009, Singapore

2009 – Scent of a Garden 2009, Singapore

2009 – HOME – Inaugural NUS Alumni Art Show 2009, Singapore

2009 – The 24th Asian International Art Exhibition 2009. Malaysia

2008 – The 23rd Asian International Art Exhibition 2008. China

2008 – Art Singapore 2008 & 2009, Singapore

2008 – Singapore-Malaysia Chinese Painting & Calligraphy Art Exchange Exhibition 2008, Singapore

2006 – Siaw-Tao Annual Art Exhibition 2006, 2007, 2008 & 2009-2011, Singapore

2004 – Singapore Seal Engraver’s Exhibition 2004, 2006 & 2008, Singapore

2006 – Secert Garden 2006, Singapore

2006 – The 21st Asian International Art Exhibition 2006, Singapore

2006 – Phases and Places 2006, Singapore

2005 – Line Art, Singapore Art Show 2005, Singapore

2005 – Et cetera 2005, Singapore

2005 – 35th Anniversary Exhibition, Siaw-Tao Chinese Seal Carving, Calligraphy & Painting Society 2005, Singapore

2005 – Singapore Art Society Exhibition 2005, Singapore

2003 – New Find 2003, Singapore

2002 – Collections of Chinese Seal Engraving Exhibition by Singapore Artists 2002, Singapore

2000 – Tranquillity Contemplated 2000, Singapore

1999 – Singapore Art Society 50th Anniversary art exhibition 1999, Singapore

1997 – Singapore Art 97’, Singapore

1996 – Philippe Charriol Foundation Contemporary Art Exhibition 1996, Singapore

1996 – The Exhibition of Chinese Painting – landscape, 1996, Singapore

1996 – Joint NIE Staff-Student Exhibition, 1996, Singapore

1996 – The 15th Painting of the Year Exhibition, 1996, Singapore

1996 – Nine Artists in Bali, 1996, Singapore

1996 – Grand Shell Discovery Art Exhibition 1996, Singapore

1994 – Singapore Art Society Annual Art Exhibition 1994, 1995, Singapore

1995 – 1+35, 1995, Singapore

1994 – Rhythm & Vitality 1994, Singapore

1992 – National Kidney Foundation Charity Art Exhibition 1992, Singapore

1994 – The Society of Chinese Artist Annual Art Exhibition 1994, 1995, Singapore

1992 – Shell Discovery Exhibition 1992, Singapore

1992 – Asia Invitation Art Exhibition in Seoul 1992, Korea

1990 – ART 90′ – In Commemoration of the 55th Anniversary of The Society of Chinese Artists, Singapore

1988 – The Second International Seal Carving Exhibition in Seoul 1988, Korea