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Koeh Sia Yong (许锡勇)
Born in 1938 in Singapore, Koeh Sia Yong is an artist whose works on Singapore, among other subjects, have contributed substantially to the local arts scene. His extensive body of work consists of oil paintings, woodcut prints, and sketches, with the subject matter being as varied as the mediums. Featuring Southeast Asian iconography, including lush Balinese landscapes and nostalgic glimpses of old Singapore, Koeh’s work offers engaging perspectives on culture and history that are sure to appeal.

Throughout Koeh’s artworks, viewers might notice a recurring expressiveness in the artist's brushstrokes and the vibrancy of his colour palette. As an artist, Koeh places greater importance on capturing the essence of the moment, rather than a photographic recreation of reality. Walking through his works, one can easily lose themselves in the scenes depicted, enjoying the masterful skill present in every piece. Today, Koeh remains active as an artist, continuing to paint enthusiastically and seek improvement. {| class="wikitable sortable" ! !
 * +Koeh Sia Yong

Born

 * 1938 (age 83)，Singapore

Nationality

 * Singaporean

Education

 * Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA)

Known for

 * Oil painting, woodcut, ink and wash

Awards
2021   Certificate of Honor (Asia Invitation Art Exhibition in Seoul)
 * 2015   Recognition for Pioneering Contribution to the Arts and Heritage of Singapore (MCCY, SG50. National Art Council, National Heritage Board)
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Solo Exhibitions
1973   Fisher of East Coast of Malaysia - Oil Painting Exhibition,

Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry

1992   Paris Scenes, Oil Painting Exhibition, Marina Mandarin Singapore

Window On Asia, Oil Painting Exhibition, Empress Place Museum, Singapore

1993   Ancient Path, Oil Painting Exhibition, Empress Place Museum, Singapore

1994   Sound of Nature, Oil Painting Exhibition, Takashimaya Art Gallery, Singapore

Love of Bali, Oil Painting Exhibition, Substation Exhibition Hall, Singapore

1995   A Mirror of Our Times, A Story in Cartoon Exhibition, Singapore

2002   Reminiscing Singapore Scenes, Tanjong Pagar Community Centre, Singapore

2003   Serenading the Romantic Landscape of Sentosa, Sentosa Artist Village, Singapore

2006   Koeh Sia Yong Oil Painting Exhibition, Heng Artland, Singapore

2007   The Art of Koeh Sia Yong, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

2008   History of the Human Spirit Art Exhibition, Eagle’s Eye Art Gallery, Singapore

2011   Koeh Sia Yong Solo Oil Exhibition, Art D’crane International, Singapore

The Lingering Glamour - Oil Paintings by Koeh Sia Yong, Heng Artland, Singapore

2013   Fifty - Dedication to Art by Koeh Sia Yong, Heng Artland, Singapore

2021  Urbanisation & Portraists of Bali, Art Outreach, Gillman Barracks, Singapore

Group Exhibitions
1960 1963 1966 1969   Equator Art Society Members’ Exhibition, Victoria Memorial Hall, Singapore

1965 - 1968   Equator Art Society Members’ Exhibition, Singapore Chamber of Commerce Industry, Singapore

1970 - 1985   National Day Art Exhibition, Singapore

1977   Singapore Modern Art Society, Singapore

1985   UOB Painting of Year, Singapore

1986 1990 1991 1993   Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts Alumni Member's Exhibition, Singapore

1987 - 1992   IBM Art Award Exhibition, Singapore

1992   Contemporary Singapore Art Exhibition, Hong Kong

1993   Exhibition for Mother of Artists, the late & most beloved Ms Bella Butcher, Singapore

The Art of Figures, Federation of Art Societies, Singapore

1996   President’s Charity Art Exhibition, Revenue House Atrium, Singapore

1999   6-man Exhibition, Eagles’s Dream, Singapore

2000   Asia Art Exhibition, Kyoto, Japan

China Landscape Art Exhibition, Tunxi, China

Singapore FASS Art Exhibition, Singapore

2001   Balinese Dancer Art Exhibition, Bali

2002   Korea Asia Art Exhibition, Korea

NAFA Alumni Association’s 28th Annual Art Exhibition, Singapore

2003   A Heroic Decade (Nanyang 1950 - 65), Fukuoka Asian Art Museum, Japan

Korean Art Exhibition, Korea

Guangzhou Art Fair 2003, China

NAFA Alumni Art Exhibition, Singapore

Beijing Art Fair 2003, China

2004   New Expression of Asian Art Exhibition, Tainan City, Taiwan

Singapore Art Society Annual Art Exhibition, Singapore

Nude Art Exhibition FASS, Singapore

Mekong River Art Exhibition, Liao

China Art Exhibition, Nanjing

2005   A Heroic Decade, Singapore Art Museum, Singapore

Soaring to New Frontiers Art Exhibition, NAFA Gallery, Singapore

Together We Beautify, Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing Hall, Singapore

Ngee Ann Art Exhibition, Singapore

2006   Singapore Art, Shanghai Art Fair 2006, China

Errata 1955 (Koeh Sia Yong) Exhibition, Singapore History Museum, Singapore

Ngee Ann 3D Art Exhibition, Singapore

Important Second - Generation Artist Exhibitions Siam Art Museum, Thailand

Singapore Artist Exhibition, Siam Art Museum, Thailand

The 3rd Exhibition of New Expression of Asian Art, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

2007   Hong Kong China Art Exhibition, Hong Kong

NAFA Alumni Association Art Exhibition, Ngee Ann Art Centre, Singapore

20 Artists’ Singapore Art Exhibition, Art on the Beach, Burapa University

NAFA Alumni Association Art Exhibition Malaysia Annual Exhibition, Soka Gakkai, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

2008   Chaozhou China Art Exhibition, China

Olympic Fine Arts, Beijing, China

Nanyang After 70 Years - A reunion of artists at the academy

Ngee Ann Art Exhibition, Singapore

Singapore Art Society Art Exhibition, Singapore

NAFA Art Exhibition, Singapore

China Teochew Arts Exhibition, Singapore(?)

2009   12 Singapore Artists Exhibition, Art museum in Thailand

New Expression of Asian Art Exhibition, Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Taiwan

NAFA Alumni Association Singapore Arts Exhibition Singapore Art Society Annual Exhibition, Singapore

The call of Tradition Singapore Art Show, Singapore

2010   Singapore CHinese Cultural Festival Art Exhibition, Singapore

2011   Singapore Art Society Art Exhibition, Singapore

NAFA Club Art Exhibition, Singapore

The 5th Exhibition of New Expression of Asian Art, Singapore

NAFA Alumni Association Exhibition, Singapore

The 14th Xihu Art Expo, Hangzhou, China

2012   Singapore Art Society Art Exhibition, Singapore

NAFA Alumni Association Exhibition, Singapore

Singapore Art Society Taiwan Tour Exhibition, Singapore

5th Beijing International Art Biennale, National Art Museum of China, Beijing

Singapore, Malaysia, China, Indonesia, Chinese Joint Art Exhibition

NAFA Club Art Exhibition, Singapore

2013   “137km North of the Equator: A Story of the Equator Art Society and Realist, 2013 Artists in Singapore Exhibition, Singapore

Singapore Chinese Cultural Festival Grand Art Exhibition

NAFA Club Art Exhibition

Nepal Scenery Art Exhibition - Singapore Society Group Exhibition

ASEAN Art Exhibition, South Thailand

Society Annual Art Exhibition

2017   East Meets West, Ion Art, Singapore

2018   Busan Art Fair, Korea

Daegu Art Fair, Korea

2021   Asia Invitation Art Exhibition in Seoul 2021

Awards
2015   Recognition for Pioneering Contribution to the Arts and Heritage of Singapore (MCCY, SG50. National Art Council, National Heritage Board)

2021   Certificate of Honor (Asia Invitation Art Exhibition in Seoul)

Reference
https://www.nafa.edu.sg/showcase/collections/profile/koeh-sia-yong

https://www.nationalgallery.sg/gallerykids/pdf/explore/Awesome-Art-Here-They-Come.pdf