Biography

 

Max Kong graduated with Masters of Fine Arts from LASALLE College of the Arts, Singapore. Max’s work has received prominence and has been featured on Channel News Asia and Newsweek magazine. His works are in private and public collections including the Singapore Art Museum and United Overseas Bank Singapore and National University of Singapore. He was recently awarded the Platinum Award of the 28th UOB Painting of the Year Competition in addition to a host of other awards he has won in the past 15 years. Max's work had been featured in international art fairs in Singapore, Korea and Japan. Over the last 15 years, Max has exhibited his works extensively in Singapore, Korea, Japan, Thailand, China and New York.

 

 

Artist Statement

 

Inspired by the process of “How to paint” instead of “What to paint”. Max’s abstract painting investigates the notion of speed in relation to his customization of tools and mediums. He challenges the paradigm of conventional painting by exploring alternative methodologies and materials through the metaphysical involvements in painting. In addition, to the elements of chance and its aesthetics, Max constructs surfaces that constitute to the process as painting.

 

 
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