Allen Tang 

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Allen Tang (b. 1957, Singapore) is a highly regarded contemporary artist. In his youth, he studied under the prominent abstract expressionist and avant-garde Chinese calligraphy artist Mr. Ho Ho Ying, who co-founded the Modern Art Society in 1963.
Tang’s artistic career began in the early 1980s when he studied British art and design in Singapore. He was a successful interior designer who took pleasure in painting during his spare time. His extensive knowledge of aesthetics significantly contributed to the evolution of his unique painting style.
Tang operates within the vast realm of abstraction, experimenting with unconventional mediums such as acrylic boards instead of traditional canvas or paper, thereby departing from standard oil and acrylic techniques. His oil paint is thinned, resembling watercolour. He splatters layers of paint onto the acrylic board and crafts patterns using a palette knife.
Tang is an enthusiastic collector of Chinese antiques. Over the years, he has developed a profound understanding of ancient Chinese culture. He seeks to blend modern concepts from his artistic practice with the beauty of ancient forms. He utilises gestures, surfaces, and lines to create calligraphic, linear symbols and skeins that resonate with the powerful language.
          "I pay special attention to new expressions in language that may lead to a breakthrough in the most profound articulation of sentiments. I am meticulous about the method of illustration: the amalgamation of perception and expression. I shall abandon the idea if I cannot find any connection between the two. I value the individualistic development of art. The language of art can be conveyed through the artist’s philosophy, which encompasses art, life experiences, and emotions."