So honoured to be awarded the Cultural Medallion for visual arts for 2014. Grinned from ear to ear, shook the hands of many, received congratulations galore, “chatted” with Mr. President and his wife, flashbulbs popped (do they today?) in my face, interviewed by multi media, saw my larger-than-life face on a billboard … THANK YOU, everyone, for your support. Continue reading Cultural Medallion

Looking at 2013 in retrospect, it was a busy and very productive year. It began with preparations for the big exhibition at the National  University of Singapore’s museum in February. No sooner was that done when a bronze sculpture needed to be finished for the Interlace condo at Alexandra. But it was fun making Good Fun!, as we finally called it. It recalls a time when children created their own games instead of relying on store-bought toys and technology. Good Fun! is about two young boys playing with an adult-sized bicycle. One boy has obtained this bicycle (maybe belonging to … Continue reading Having fun in 2013

It’s coming! The long awaited book on Fahcheong. Chock full of beautiful images, quotations from the artist talking about his works, his life and his inspirations, with introductory text at the start of each chapter and an essay and conversation transcript by renowned art historian T.K. Sabapathy. You’re invited! See below for full details on our book launch, and don’t forget to fill out the book pre-order form for a 20% discount! (Books will be sold at the book launch, so come on by!) (click the link) Fahcheong Art Book – Preorder Form Continue reading BOOK LAUNCH! Coming July 20, 2013

Textures, Tones & Timbres: Art of Chong Fahcheong A new and extremely comprehensive exhibition to kick off the new year will be held on January 31, 2013 at NUS Museum in Singapore’s premier post-secondary institution, the National University of Singapore. For those who didn’t know, that’s also the artist’s alma mater! Newly completed large scale works will be on display, as well as reproductions of archival photos and sketches, maquettes and sculpture studies, and explanatory text exploring the artist’s continuing fascination with the raw material, the inspiration and wonder they impart, and the artistic process of unlocking their potential. The … Continue reading Upcoming Exhibition – January 31, 2013

All Fahcheong’s friends are invited to attend! Continue reading Library sculpture gets new opening

Naked boys jumping into the river or two coolies perched on their stools and slurping down a meal of rice porridge … these are two sculptures that many of us are familiar with in our Singapore environment. But just recently, sculptor Chong Fahcheong who created these sculptures held a solo exhibition that revealed a totally different side of his artistic world. The exhibition, “Passages”, held at Emily Hill, had more than 20 sculptures that were well received by a wide audience of art lovers. There were many new, big works made of many materials – wood and stone of different … Continue reading Sculptor shows his other side

For all those who have not yet come by and would love to check out fahcheong’s new works and see some of his personal collection of older works, we’d love to see you! Continue reading Passages Exhibition: Extended!

The opening of the exhibition was a success!  The torrential storm was short and sweet and cleared the air about 2 hours before the opening.  Candles were lit, beer was poured and fun was had by all!  A heartfelt thanks to the many people who made this event happen, we could not have done it without you guys.  Cheers to all those who attended, and for those who have not yet visited Passages, we look forward to seeing you! A talk by the artist on his work and process will be held at the exhibition space at Emily Hill.  Come … Continue reading Passages Exhibition Opening & Upcoming talk by the artist – Sat. Nov. 19th

As promised, here’s the info for fahcheong’s upcoming exhibition.  We’re all buckled down here and working away to get the show on the road.  Sculptures are being sanded, plinths are being constructed and cleaned up, lighting is being discussed, beer is being sampled…not really, but if anybody wants to bring refreshments by the workspace at Emily Hill, we definitely won’t say ‘no’! As well, we’ve managed to sound the horn in a couple of other places.  Check out the links below to more info on Passages: http://www.timeoutsingapore.com/art/events/chong-fah-cheong-passages http://s-pores.com/ We hope to see you all there! Continue reading PASSAGES – upcoming exhibition shout out!

Last week independent writer and all round multi-faceted personality Woon Tai Ho interviewed fahcheong for the Peak.  Tai Ho came by the workspace in the afternoon, and sat among the wood and stone pieces that will form the basis for the upcoming exhibition.  It was very interesting for all involved, especially when the photographer and art director came by to take photos of the artist.  We made them do double work by telling them to move some artworks around.  As well, I have never heard fahcheong referred to as a “doyen of public art” before. Main topics of discussion were … Continue reading Interview for the Peak magazine