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youthful, innovative spirit of the founders of the Lingnan School has
inspired James Tan to extend his own work well beyond tradition. He
blends mastery of Chinese brush painting with an ability to capture the
essence of Western culture, thereby creating a style of Chinese brush
painting which is distinctly his own.
James Tan
graduated from the Singapore Academy of Art in 1972 and continued his
studies with Chinese brush painting masters in Singapore, Taiwan and San
Francisco until 1980 establishing himself as a master of the traditional
and Lingnan schools of Chinese brush painting with his own distinctive
style. He has taught and lectured extensively world-wide, including The
National Museum Art Gallery (Singapore), The Victoria and Albert Museum
in London. and annual lecture & demonstration at the arts in Action?
festival in London, U.K. Mr. Tan has won an extensive list of awards and
honors and has exhibited extensively. 38 one-man shows in Singapore,
Japan, Thailand, Dubai, Bahrain, Australia, England, Germany, the
U.S.A., and Canada.
James'
recent works retain the same exquisite quality that has made his name
synonymous with creativity and true excellence around the world. His
works are represented in international private and corporate collections
world-wide. Several books have been published featuring his and his
students works.
He is the
President of the Chinese Canadian Artists Federation in Vancouver
(2007-2009) and (2009-2011). Secretary of Chinese Cultural Centre of
Greater Vancouver, 2009 he have been nominate and Selected in the
Finalists of 2009 AsiaNetwork Asian of the Year Awards.
HONORS AND AWARDS
James was awarded First Prize in the Singapore National Art Competition
(1974); the "Morning Mist" Special Award, Ministry of Culture, Singapore
(1981); the Consolation Prize in the United Overseas Bank (UOB) Art
Competition, Singapore (1984). He was invited to the Second Young
Artists Exhibition sponsored by the Ministry of Culture and the National
Museum, Singapore (1984); represented Singapore in Japan's Ministry of
Foreign Affairs "Singapore Artists Art Exhibition" in Yokohama, Kobe and
Sapporo, Japan (1988)
; selected to exhibit at the Singapore Festival of Art (1988); and
sponsored by Shell Corporation to give a seminar and demonstration at
their special Culture Program, Singapore (1989).
He is the
President of the Chinese Canadian Artists Federation in Vancouver
(2007-2009) and (2009-2011). Secretary and Board of Directors of Chinese Cultural Centre of
Greater Vancouver (2008-2011), 2009 he have been nominate and Selected in the
Finalists of 2009 AsiaNetwork Asian of the Year Awards.
LECTURES AND DEMONSTRATIONS
James gives lectures and demonstrations on the history and art of
Chinese brush painting to small and large groups in such settings as the
National Museum Art Gallery (Singapore), and The Victoria and Albert
Museum in London. He also gives demonstrations annually at the "Art in
Action" festival organized by the Art Department of The School of
Economic Science, London.
TEACHING
1974 / 2001 Have been teaching both ancient and Ling-Nan School
of Chinese brush paintings techniques for 27 years in San Francisco,
Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and London.
2004-2006
lectures
in Vancouver Academy of Art, Vancouver Canada.
My courses have been comprehensive, including history
and specific painting techniques. Students come from many countries,
including the United States, Singapore, England, Germany, Australia,
Taiwan and China.
My
Bichon Frise Mei Mei and JJ and Gaby
ONE MAN EXHIBITIONS
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
- 1970-2000 Singapore, San Francisco, Sacramento California USA,
Dubai, Bahrain, Yokohama, Kobe and Sapporo Japan, Sydney Australia,
Germany, Vancouver, Victoria & Calgary.
- 2000 Stephen Lowe art gallery - Victoria and Calgary
- 2001 Stephen Lowe art gallery - Victoria and Calgary
- 2002 Stephen Lowe art gallery - Victoria and Calgary
- 2005 Yiyou Yaji Painting, Calligraphy and Seal Carving Exhibition
(Works by Lau Wai-yin, Nathan Szeto, James Tan, Ma Chi-ping, Hung Yu-ying, Ko Ku-chung and Fung Kin)
On-Tak Cheung Exhibition Hall.
- 2006 - 2009
Chinese
Canadian Artists Federation in Vancouver Annual Exhibition.
COLLECTION
His works are found in public and private collections around the
world. Owners include: the Emir of Bahrain; the Arab Emirates; the
Foreign Office (Dubai); the Gulf International, UIC, UOB and DBS Banks
(Singapore); BP Petroleum; the Crown Prince, Marina Mandarin, Oriental
and Glass Hotels (Singapore); the Singapore Trade Commission (Taiwan);
the Ministries of Health, Foreign Affairs and Defenses (Singapore);
Vogel Park (Hamburg, Germany); Japan Fleet Services (Singapore); Hotel
Istana (Kuala Lumpur), the Penang Museum (Malaysia).
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