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Known for his excellent technique in working with the batik medium, Chuah Siew Teng is a veteran in the Malaysian art scene, bringing with him a vast range of experience. Siew Teng has a reputation of a brilliant artist in this segment where he is one of the most celebrated Malaysian artists today. He comes from Penang and was born in 1944 where he had long established himself and cement a place among Malaysian artists before he finished his education in 1965 at the Ravensbourne College of Art and City & Guild Art School in England. In this batik work, the artist depicted a young boy herding or rather, leading a bull through what can be assumed as a paddy field. Moreover, a cute little pigeon is seen perched on the bull, lending an endearing quality to the work.
KLAS Art AuctionKnown for his excellent technique in working with the batik medium, Chuah Siew Teng is a veteran in the Malaysian art scene, bringing with him a vast range of experience. Siew Teng has a reputation of a brilliant artist in this segment where he is one of the most celebrated Malaysian artists today. He comes from Penang and was born in 1944 where he had long established himself and cement a place among Malaysian artists before he finished his education in 1965 at the Ravensburne College of Art and City & Guild Art School in England. Siew Teng expressed a great interest in batik art at a very early age and was exposed to this art medium by the master of batik art, his father, Dato’ Chuah Thean Teng. In 1961, 1962 and 1963, Siew Teng was the winner of the “Art Prize” in the open art competition held in North Malaysia. In 1964 he won the “Certificate of Merit” at the National Art Competition with his painting entitled “Joy of Living”. The following year he was awarded a prize at the Malaysia Artist Competition for his painting “Outdoor”.
KLAS Art AuctionTENG, Chuah Siew (Malaysian b.1944) Boy Leading a Bullock, 1972. Signed 'S. Teng' lower left. Batik (paper lined) 61.5x89.5cm PROVENANCE: Commissioned by the current owners in 1972 when resident of Penang.
Davidson AuctionsCHUAH SIEW TENG (Malaysian 1944-), untitled (Girl Sleeping), batik painting, signed lower left, 57 x 47 cm, framed 68 x 58 cm.
Raffan Kelaher & ThomasTENG, Chuah Siew (Malaysian b.1944) Boy Leading a Bullock, 1972. Signed 'S. Teng' lower left. Batik (paper lined) 61.5x89.5cm PROVENANCE: Commissioned by the current owners in 1972 when resident of Penang.
Davidson AuctionsCHUAH SIEW TENG (Malaysian 1944-), untitled (Girl Sleeping), batik painting, signed lower left, 57 x 47 cm, framed 68 x 58 cm.
Raffan Kelaher & ThomasImbued with sincerity, Siew Teng's distinctive style is shown through this picturesque composition of a fishing village illustrating traditional Malaysian life. Siew Teng animates the scene with a variety of brushstrokes to convey the textures of the fishing village. His works are intimate studies that capture the fleeting moments of everyday life and convey a strong sense of homeland. S. Teng, as he signs his works to distinguish from his more illustrious father's 'Teng' imprimatur, is very versatile in all types of painting media - drawing, watercolour, oil, acrylic and batik. His batik art is distinguished by the play of light, with positive-negative elements, and with a stained-glass effect. In 1992, his batik titled The Monkey was selected for the UNICEF Greeting Cards programme. In 1964, his painting, Joy Of Living, was awarded a Certificate of Merit in the national art competition, and in 1965, he won a prize with his painting, Outdoor, in the Malaysian artists competition. His solos were staged in four different continents - Lower Gallery, London, Britain (1967), World Art Associates, United States (1971), Argyle Art Centre, New South Wales, Australia (1972) and Kanda Gallery in Tokyo, Osaka and Okinawa in Japan (1975). That same year, in 1975, he was invited to hold demonstrations at the Fremantle Arts Centre in Australia.
Henry Butcher Art AuctioneersKnown for his excellent technique in working with the batik medium, Chuah Siew Teng is a veteran in the Malaysian art scene, bringing with him a vast range of experience. Siew Teng has a reputation of a brilliant artist in this segment where he is one of the most celebrated Malaysian artists today. He comes from Penang and was born in 1944 where he had long established himself and cement a place among Malaysian artists before he finished his education in 1965 at the Ravensbourne College of Art and City & Guild Art School in England. Siew Teng expressed a great interest in batik art at a very early age and was exposed to this art medium by the master of batik art, his father, Dato’ Chuah Thean Teng. In 1961, 1962 and 1963, Siew Teng was the winner of the “Art Prize’’ in the open art competition held in North Malaysia. In 1964 he won the “Certificate of Merit’’ at the National Art Competition with his painting entitled “Joy of Living”. The following year he was awarded a prize at the Malaysia Artist Competition for his painting “Outdoor”.
KLAS Art AuctionKnown for his excellent technique in working with the batik medium, Chuah Siew Teng is a veteran in the Malaysian art scene, bringing with him a vast range of experience. Siew Teng has a reputation of a brilliant artist in this segment where he is one of the most celebrated Malaysian artists today. He comes from Penang and was born in 1944 where he had long established himself and cement a place among Malaysian artists before he finished his education in 1965 at the Ravensbourne College of Art and City & Guild Art School in England. Siew Teng expressed a great interest in batik art at a very early age and was exposed to this art medium by the master of batik art, his father, Dato’ Chuah Thean Teng. In 1961, 1962 and 1963, Siew Teng was the winner of the “Art Prize’’ in the open art competition held in North Malaysia. In 1964 he won the “Certificate of Merit’’ at the National Art Competition with his painting entitled “Joy of Living”. The following year he was awarded a prize at the Malaysia Artist Competition for his painting “Outdoor”.
KLAS Art AuctionKnown for his excellent technique in working with the batik medium, Chuah Siew Teng is a veteran in the Malaysian art scene, bringing with him a vast range of experience. Siew Teng has a reputation of a brilliant artist in this segment where he is one of the most celebrated Malaysian artists today. He comes from Penang and was born in 1944 where he had long established himself and cement a place among Malaysian artists before he finished his education in 1965 at the Ravensbourne College of Art and City & Guild Art School in England. Siew Teng expressed a great interest in batik art at a very early age and was exposed to this art medium by the master of batik art, his father, Dato’ Chuah Thean Teng. In 1961, 1962 and 1963, Siew Teng was the winner of the “Art Prize’’ in the open art competition held in North Malaysia. In 1964 he won the “Certificate of Merit’’ at the National Art Competition with his painting entitled “Joy of Living”. The following year he was awarded a prize at the Malaysia Artist Competition for his painting “Outdoor”.
KLAS Art AuctionChuah Siew Teng *1944 Batik unten rechts signiert SIEW TENG
Beurret Bailly Widmer Auktionen AGKnown for his excellent technique in working with the batik medium, Chuah Siew Teng is a veteran in the Malaysian art scene, bringing with him a vast range of experience. Siew Teng has a reputation of a brilliant artist in this segment where he is one of the most celebrated Malaysian artists today. He comes from Penang and was born in 1944 where he had long established himself and cement a place among Malaysian artists before he finished his education in 1965 at the Ravensbourne College of Art and City & Guild Art School in England. Siew Teng expressed a great interest in batik art at a very early age and was exposed to this art medium by the master of batik art, his father, Dato’ Chuah Thean Teng. In 1961, 1962 and 1963, Siew Teng was the winner of the “Art Prize’’ in the open art competition held in North Malaysia. In 1964 he won the “Certificate of Merit’’ at the National Art Competition with his painting entitled “Joy of Living”. The following year he was awarded a prize at the Malaysia Artist Competition for his painting “Outdoor”.
KLAS Art AuctionCHUAH SIEW TENG (1944) Pêcheur devant sa barque Peinture sur batik (Batik painting) , signée en bas à gauche 58 x 45 cm
Côte Basque EnchèresImbued with sincerity, Siew Teng’s distinctive style is shown through this picturesque scene of colonial buildings illustrating traditional Malaysian life. A market is set against a background of busy streets crowded with people, children, and passers-by. His works are intimate studies that capture the fleeting moments of everyday life and portraying a strong sense of community. While Chuah Siew Teng, being one of the artist scions of batik-art pioneer Dato’ Chuah Thean Teng, is best known for his batik painting, this work shows up the good foundations of his British art tutelage at the Ravensbourne College of Art & Design (1965-66) and the City and Guild Art School (1966-69). S.Teng, as he signs his works to distinguish from his more illustrious father’s ‘Teng’ imprimatur, is very versatile in all types of painting media – drawing, watercolour, oil, acrylic and batik. His batik art is distinguished by the play of light, with positive-negative elements, and with a stained-glass effect. In 1992, his batik titled The Monkey was selected for the UNICEF Greeting Card’s programme. In 1964, his painting, Joy Of Living, was awarded a Certificate of Merit in the national art competition, and in 1965, he won a prize with his painting, Outdoor, in the Malaysian artists competition. His solos were staged in four different continents – Lower Gallery, London, Britain (1967), World Art Associates, United States (1971), Argyle Art Centre, New South Wales, Australia (1972) and Kanda Gallery in Tokyo, Osaka and Okinawa in Japan (1975). That same year, in 1975, he was invited to hold demonstrations at the Freemantle Art Centre in Australia.
Henry Butcher Art AuctioneersCHUAH SIEW TENG (MALAYSIAN 1944-), TOWN SCENE, BATIK PAINTING, C. 1970S, MIXED MEDIA ON PAPER, 58 X 43CM
Leonard JoelSiew Teng expressed a great interest in batik art at a very early age and was exposed to this art medium by the master of batik art, his father, Datoê Chuah Thean Teng. In 1961, 1962 and 1963, Siew Teng was the winner of the Art Prize in the open art competition held in North Malaysia. In 1964 he won the Certificate of Merit at the National Art Competition with his painting entitled Joy of Living. The following year he was awarded a prize at the Malaysia Artist Competition for his painting Outdoor.
KLAS Art AuctionCHUAH SIEW TENG (MALAYSIAN 1944-), TOWN SCENE, BATIK PAINTING, C. 1970S, 58 X 43CM
Leonard JoelKuala Lumpur train station is one of the oldest iconic buildings to date. It is known for its colonial influence on the infrastructure. As represented by the artist using oil on canvas as medium it gives an impression of serenity as a tinge of blueish color scheme is suffused throughout. People are shown in the busy street life of Kuala Lumpur. Some are seen in a group, couple or some are seen alone. It is well composed from the artist's perspective of the building in terms of balance and rhythm. Chuah Siew Teng, the eldest scion from the House of Teng, that is batik-art founder and doyen Dato' Chuah Thean Teng, is well-rounded in Western aesthetics, Chinese art and above all, batik painting. Trained at the Ravensbourne College of Art (1965-1966) and the City and Arts Guild (1966-1969) in London, he had sound foundation. His prizes in the North Malaya Open and national art competitions in the early 1960s attested to his talent. In 1992, UNICEF used his image from his work entitled The Monkey for its greeting card. It was a symbolic tribute to S. Teng, as he is known, for he was born in 1944, the Chinese lunar Year of the Monkey. Despite being low-key in his early career, he had solo exhibitions in London (1969), United States (1971), Australia (1972) and Japan (1975).
Henry Butcher Art AuctioneersWas the sage Chuang Tzu (Zhuangzi) dreaming of the butterfly, or vice versa. The Zen poser could be expressed if this was a batik (art) dreaming that it was a Chinese ink painting. Beautifully simulated as a shan-sui (mountain and water) vista, the Malaysian element is insinuated through decals of coconut trees and attap huts. The conventional cracked lines of the batik dovetail the hemp strokes in Chinese brush painting, while the image is a mixture of nuanced darkened colour splotches with the resonance of watercolours.Chuah Siew Teng, the eldest scion from the House of Teng, that is batik-art founder and doyen Dato Chuah Thean Teng, is well-rounded in Western aesthetics, Chinese art and above all, batik painting. Trained at the Ravensbourne College of Art (1965-1966) and the City and Arts Guild (1966-1969) in London, he had sound foundation. His prizes in the North Malaya Open and national art competitions in the early 1960s attested to his talent. In 1992, Unicef used his image from his work entitled, The Monkey, for its greeting card. It was a symbolic tribute to S. Teng, as he is known, for he was born in 1944, the Chinese lunar Year of the Monkey. Despite being low-key in his early career, he had had solo exhibitions in London (1969), United States (1971), Australia (1972) and Japan (1975).
Henry Butcher Art AuctioneersChuah Siew Teng Malay Women, 2000 Batik 43 x 27.5 cm
KLAS Art AuctionChuah Siew Teng Mothers Love, 1970s Batik 44 x 29 cm
KLAS Art AuctionWhile Chuah Siew Teng, being one of the artist scions of batik-art pioneer Dato Chuah Thean Teng, is best known for his batik painting, this work shows up the good foundations of his British art tutelage at the Ravensbourne College of Art & Design (1965-66) and the City and Guild Art School (1966-69).The scene is that of the bridge over the Waterfall River in Penang’s Botanical Gardens, now sealed off and accessible only by permission from the Penang Water Authority (Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang). Such a beautiful view is now unknown to many of the younger generation, as the area has been turned into a water-treatment plant. The garden was founded by Charles Curtis from a granite quarry in 1884, but has seen better days, what with Penang’s water needs coming mainly from Kedah now.S.Teng, as he signs his works to distinguish from his more illustrious father’s ‘Teng’ imprimatur, is very versatile in all types of painting media – drawing, watercolour, oil, acrylic and batik. His batik art is distinguished by the play of light, with positive-negative elements, and with a stained-glass effect. In 1992, his batik titled The Monkey was selected for the Unicef Greeting Card’s programme. In 1964, his painting, Joy of Living, was awarded a Certificate of Merit in the national art competition, and in 1965, he won a prize with his painting, Outdoor, in the Malaysian artists competition. His solos were staged in four different continents – Lower Gallery, London, Britain (1967), World Art Associates, United States (1971), Argyle Art Centre, New South Wales, Australia (1972) and Kanda Gallery in Tokyo, Osaka and Okinawa in Japan (1975). That same year, in 1975, he was invited to hold demonstrations at the Freemantle Art Centre in Australia.
Henry Butcher Art AuctioneersCHUAH SIEW TENG (B. Penang, 1944) Portrait of a Boy, 1975 Signed and dated “S.Teng 1975” on lower right Oil on canvas 38 x 28.5cm
KLAS Art AuctionCHUAH SIEW TENG (B. Penang, 1944) Study of a Lion Signed “S.TENG” on lower right Batik 61 x 43 cm
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