Yeh Chi-Wei Enter a
feeling, not
a gallery.
Choose a mood and the room itself answers — the light cools or warms, the air changes pace, and only the works that carry that feeling step forward from the dark. Everything else recedes into shadow.
Yeh Chi-Wei
a pioneer in singapore's art scene yeh chi-wei, a trailblazer in singapore's art landscape, left an indelible mark with his unique style. born in fuzhou, china in 1913, yeh's artistic journey is a testament to the confluence of asian and southeast asian influences. early life and education yeh graduated from xinhua academy of fine arts in shanghai in 1936. this foundational education laid the groundwork for his future endeavors as an ar
t teacher in malaya and singapore until 1964. artistic contributions and style yeh was an active member of various art groups, initiating a series of painting trips to southeast asian and asian countries since 1960. his works often feature elongated figures in black, framed by textured fields of muted color, reflecting his quiet and thoughtful approach. notable artworks include: untitled (85 x 965 cm, national museum of singapore, oi…
