Ling Yang Chang

About the Artist

The art of Yang Chang is multifarious. His early years saw his foundation grounded in Chinese watercolour, after which he came to challenge and experience calligraphy, seal engraving, sculpting, and more. Honed over decades of dedication, his myriad of skills and techniques stand testament for themselves. There is great joy in reaching a level of mastery in each form, yet the true value of what he has attained goes beyond.

The simplicity of Zen from traditional watercolour. The awe and presence of a single calligraphic character. The intricate attention and focus on detail in seal engraving. The fullness of composition seen in sculptures.

A distinctive hallmark of Yang Chang is how he effortlessly captures the spirit of different disciplines and blends them harmoniously in his art. Amongst contemporaries and collectors, he is known for an unbridled freedom in bringing together Eastern and Western influences, and an uncharacteristic boldness in experimentation. Still, Yang Chang’s art excites not solely because of his firm grasps of Eastern styles and techniques or his encapsulating understanding and experimental application of Western influences.

His art excites because it is inspired. This transcends the keen audacity of how he composes his works and pieces them together, or in the splendid splays of colour he adorns them with. His inspiration is found in the simpler things of life. In the shine of apples at the supermarket, in the gentle rustling of leaves, in the gregarious laughter of a friend, a new creation is born. In the warmth of his hues, in the contemplative silence of his brushstrokes, in the revelation of his own humanity, his art invites.

艺术家简介

林仰章生于新加坡，在过去二十年来，积极地参与不同艺术活动：他爱作画，曾参加多次国内外联展、艺术工作坊、艺术讲座并教授绘画。原毕业于中文系的仰章，对于线条美，富于诗意和哲学意义的中国画情有独钟。在创作中国画时，仰章是个道地的文人型画家，他不但画画，还能运用印章与提款以增添作品的情趣。更重要的是，中国画讲究严格的用笔（线条）和用墨（气韵）的法哲也为仰章日後发展其他领域的绘画提供了良好与扎实的基础。他后来也踏入了当代中国画，现代画与抽象画等领域，从而使他的绘画作品有效地融合了东西方绘画艺术的优点，即使在他的抽象画里，我们还是可以看见他细腻笔触和富有韵味的笔墨功夫。

Curriculum Vitae

Solo Exhibitions

思念。家 Homes
Nawei Gallery, Singapore
2023
沏茶添味 Taste and Flavours
Chin Lee Restaurant, Singapore
2022
仰望天章 Stars Glazing
Nawei Gallery, Singapore
2021
林仰章个展 Yangzhang Solo Exhibition
Nawei Gallery, Singapore
2020
爱上喵星人 Loving Cats
G Art, Shengzhen, China
2019
细笔春秋 Sentiment of a fine brush
G Art, Singapore
2018
城心 City Beats
Ins Art, Singapore
2017
万境筒 Kaleidoscape
Beyond Colours, Singapore
2016
创 Making
Ode to Art, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2015
禅心 The Heart of Zen
Jastar Investment Pte Ltd, Singapore
2014
花花世界 Flowery World II
Utterly Art, Singapore
2013
拾趣 Bit and Pieces
Ins Art, Singapore
2013
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
2012
猫步 Catwalk
Momentous Arts, Singapore
2011
窗 Windows
Momentous Arts, Singapore
2010
意相 Portraits of Nature
Momentous Arts, Singapore
2009
汇流 Confluence
Drawing Gallery, Singapore
2007
心画 Perspectives from the Heart
Metakao Gallery, Singapore
2007
花花世界 Flowery World
Orchard Gallery, Singapore
1997

Group Exhibitions

Artistic Dialogue
Singapore
2024
赠礼Gifts a prospectus – University Museums and their Continuing Legacies
Singapore
2024
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
2023
南洋陶汇 Ceramicship
Singapore
2021
Affordable Art Fair 2019
Hong Kong
2019
Affordable Art Fair 2018
Singapore
2018
The Sixth Exhibition of Yin Tang Art Scholar-gathering Exhibition 2017
Tokyo, Japan
2017
Applause II 2017
G Art, Singapore
2017
One by One Metre Space 2016
Flaneur Gallery, Singapore
2016
Singapore & Taiwan Renowned Artist Art Exchange Exhibition 2016
Taipei, ROC
2016
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
Nothing in Common 2014
ION Art Gallery, Singapore
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
2014
Singapore Art Society Annual Exhibition 2013
Singapore
2013
Artexpo Malaysia 2013
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2013
Affordable Art Fair 2013
Hong Kong
2013
Affordable Art Fair 2012
Singapore
2012
Singapore Art Society 63th Annual Exhibition 2012
Singapore
2012
Artexpo Malaysia 2012
Kuala Lumpur
2012
Siaw-Tao Annual Art Exhibition 2012
Singapore
2012
81 artist from the North and South 2012
Singapore
2012
National Day Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition 2012
Singapore
2012
Affordable Art Fair 2011
Singapore
2011
Artexpo Malaysia 2011
Kuala Lumpur
2011
The 26th Asian International Art Exhibition 2011
Seoul
2011
Asia Hotel Art Fair 2011
Seoul
2011
Affordable Art Fair 2011
Melbourne
2011
Asia Top Gallery Hotel Art Fair 2011
Hong Kong
2011
Figuratively 2011
Singapore
2011
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
2010
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
2009
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
2008
Siaw-Tao Annual Art Exhibition 2006-2011
Singapore
2006
Secret Garden 2006
Singapore
2006
The 21st Asian International Art Exhibition 2006
Singapore
2006
Phases and Places 2006
Singapore
2006
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
2005
Singapore Seal Engraver’s Exhibition 2004, 2006 & 2008
Singapore
2004
New Find 2003
Singapore
2003
Collections of Chinese Seal Engraving Exhibition by Singapore Artists 2002
Singapore
2002
Tranquillity Contemplated 2000
Singapore
2000
Singapore Art Society 50th Anniversary art exhibition 1999
Singapore
1999
Singapore Art 97’
Singapore
1997
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
1996
1+35, 1995
Singapore
1995
Singapore Art Society Annual Art Exhibition 1994, 1995
Singapore
1994
Rhythm & Vitality 1994
Singapore
1994
The Society of Chinese Artist Annual Art Exhibition 1994, 1995
Singapore
1994
National Kidney Foundation Charity Art Exhibition 1992
Singapore
1992
Shell Discovery Exhibition 1992
Singapore
1992
Asia Invitation Art Exhibition in Seoul 1992
Korea
1992
ART 90′ – In Commemoration of the 55th Anniversary of The Society of Chinese Artists
Singapore
1990
The Second International Seal Carving Exhibition in Seoul 1988
Korea
1988

Awards & Recognition

2nd Prize
ArtGemini Prize 2019 (双子星艺术奖)
ArtGemini Prize
London & Singapore
2019
First Prize (Chinese Ink Painting)
Dr Tan Tsze Chor Art Award 2011
The Singapore Art Society
2011
Dr J M Nathan Memorial Prize for Creativity 2004
National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University
2004
Certificate of Commendation (Chinese Ink Painting)
Dr Tan Tsze Chor Art Awards
Singapore Art Society
2001
Certificate of Commendation
15th Painting of the Year Exhibition, 1996
United Overseas Bank Group
1996
Certificate of Distinction
Contemporary Art Competition 1995/96
Philippe Charriol Foundation
1995/96

Workshops & Public Lectures

Workshop Facilitator: Chinese Brush Painting
Community Art Programme 2012
Jointly organised by Singapore Press Holdings & National Arts Council
2012 (3-17 March 2012)
Public Lecture: 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
2004 (14 March 2004)
Public Lecture: In the making of the Chinese Brush Painting
National Museum Auditorium
Organised by Friends of the Museum, National Museum, Singapore
1995 & 1996 (Oct 1995 & 1996)
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
1992, 94 & 95