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Raymond Lau Poo Seng

PROFILE

Raymond Lau Poo Seng 刘富生

Singapore

Raymond Lau Poo Seng

Raymond Lau Poo Seng's path to success as an artist has not been easy. Afflicted with Tourette Syndrome since the age of 7, Raymond has lived with this neurological disorder for much of his life, and is given to sudden, involuntary movements or utterances. Born under humble family circumstances, Raymond did not fare well in the competitive Singapore school system, except in art and music.

 

Raymond then went on to complete his Bachelor degree in Fine Arts in 1995 from the University of Tasmania. Recognition for the mastery of his young talent culminated in the Young Artist Award for 2001, bestowed by the National Arts Council of Singapore. His life should serve as an inspiration to those born with disabilities, but beyond that, his paintings should continue to speak as a Singaporean soul to illuminate the human condition.

刘富生的艺术家之路并不平坦。7岁起,因患有罕见的神经性疾病妥瑞综合症,使他的生活备受折磨。尽管他在竞争激烈的新加坡教育系统中表现不佳,但艺术和音乐的成绩不俗。

 

1995年,他在塔斯马尼亚大学完成了美术学士学位。他荣获新加坡国家艺术委员会颁发的2001年青年艺术家奖,其创作才华备受认可。他让自己的生命焕发出了新的光彩,并成为天生残疾的人之典范。他坚持透过手中的画笔来勾勒出新加坡整体社会的风貌。

SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITIONS 

 

2008              

- “Raymond Lau Charity Arts Exhibition”, organized by Tzu Chi Foundation (non-profit organization) to help the victims of China Sichuan Earthquake and Myanmar Cyclone disasters, at Telok Kurau Arts Gallery, Singapore

- “Painterly Dissertation on Tan Swie Hian” - 8th Solo Arts Exhibition organized by Tan Swie Hian Museumand Candid Creation Publishing LLP, at Tan Swie Hian Museum, Singapore

2006                

-“The Wall, the World” - 7th Solo Exhibition organized by Liu Hai Su Arts Museum, at  Liu Hai Su Arts Museum, Shanghai, China

2003               

- “Mural...musing on my wall” - 6th Solo Arts Exhibition organized by Alliance Francaise de Singapour,  at Alliance Francaise de Singapur Gallery, Singapore

2002               

-“Motherland” - organized by Utterly Arts Exhibition Space, at Utterly Arts, Singapore

2000

-“Canvas to Canvas”, by Raymond Lau Poo Seng - organized by Substation, at The Substation Arts Gallery, Singapore

1998               

-“Journey to the West”, by Raymond Lau Poo Seng - organized by The National Arts Club, at The Gregg and Marquis Galleries, New York, USA 

1997

-Reality: Seen and Imagined - Pictures by Raymond Lau Poo Seng, at The Substation Gallery, Singapore 

1994               

-Raymond Lau - The Experience since September 22, 1993 … , at Empress Place Museum, Singapore

 

 

SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS 

 

2012

- “Identity – A Journey Of Self Discovery” – Very Special Arts Annual Exhibition at Changi City Point Shopping Centre (Atrium, Basement 1)

2011

- “Art is a lie” – Telok Kurau Studios 14th Annual Exhibition, at Telok Kurau Arts Gallery, Singapore
-  “Yesterday Once More” –Very Special Arts Annual Arts Exhibition at RafflesCity Shopping Centre,  Level 3, City Square, Singapore
- “Beyond A Prize” - United Oversea Bank 30 years of the Painting Of The Year Arts Competition,  at ION Arts Gallery, Orchard, Singapore

2010             

- “Forgetting the Roses” – Telok Kurau Studios Annual Arts Exhibition, at Telok Kurau Arts Gallery, Singapore
- “Singapore Arts Preview”, organized by Singapore Arts Show and specially invited by Very Specially Arts Singapore Orchard,  Artist’s, at ION Arts Gallery,

2009               

- “Modern Hermit” - Telok Kurau Studios Annual Arts Exhibition, at Telok Kurau Arts Gallery, Singapore

2008                

-Very Special Arts Artist’s Exhibition at Orchard Forum Gallery, Singapore
-  “Welcome To My World”-Very Special Arts Annual Arts Exhibition at Raffles City Shopping Centre, Level 3,  and City Square, Singapore
- A Decade Commemorating (1997~2007) – Telok Kurau Studios Annual Arts Exhibition, at Telok Kurau Arts  Gallery, Singapore

2007               

-Very Special Arts - Sale of Painting at Orchard Forum Gallery, Singapore    
- “The Best of UOB, the 26 winning works from the UOB painting of the year Arts competition”,  organized by United Overseas Bank, at Singapore Arts Museum, Singapore
- “Singapore Arts Show 2007”, invited by National Arts Council, Singapore Arts Museum & National Heritage  Board, at Singapore Arts Museum, Singapore

2006               

-“Stepping Out” – Very Special Arts Annual Exhibition at Raffles City Shopping Centre/ Level 1, and City Square, Singapore

2005             

- Singapore Arts Society Exhibition ’05 at Ngee Ann Culture Centre, Singapore  The Five Elements/ The Elements of Arts – Very Special Arts Annual Exhibition at Raffles City Shopping Centre/ Level 1, and City Square, Singapore

2004

- Singapore Arts Society 55th Annual Exhibition at Ngee Ann Culture Centre, Singapore Charity Auction for Counselor II Project to Honor The Late Brother Joseph McNally, at Singapore Arts Museum, Singapore
- “Bring Arts Together”, organized by Path Fiesta at Istana Park, Singapore

2002

-Telok Kurau Annual Arts Shown at Telok Kurau Arts Gallery, Singapore

2001

-Diversity, organized by Singapore Arts Society Exhibition, at MITA Building Courtyard, Singapore

 - Singapore Arts, organized by Sunjin Arts Galleries at Marina Mandarin Hotel, Singapore
- The Spirit Within - Telok Kurau Studios Annual Arts Exhibition, at Telok Kurau Gallery, Singapore
- Mini Painting Arts Exhibition, organized by Singapore Arts Society, at Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
-Mini Painting Arts Exhibition, organized by Singapore Arts Society, at Orchard Point Gallery, Singapore

2000              

- Invitation from Prime Minister of Singapore Mr. Goh Chok Tong, exhibiting my paintings in his office at The Istana, Singapore
- 'IN SYNC', organized by Blue Lotus Fine Arts, at Orchard Point Exhibition Hall, Singapore
- Telok Kurau Studios Arts 2000 Exhibition, at Telok Kurau Arts Gallery, Singapore

1999              

- Singapore Arts Society 30th Anniversary, at Orchard Paragon Arts Gallery, Singapore  International Symposium: City/Community - Nokia Singapore Arts 1999, at Singapore Arts Museum

1998

- President’s Charity Arts Exhibition, at Tourism Court, Singapore Mini Painting Arts Exhibition organized by Singapore Arts Society, at Orchard Point Gallery, Singapore
-Open House cum Arts Exhibition, at Tourism Court, Singapore

1997

- Very Special Arts Annual Exhibition, at Raffles City, Singapore  'Arts Power' Exhibition, at CHIJMES, Singapore  Arts Expo'97, at World Trade Centre, Singapore

1996

-The Singapore Arts Society – Art 96’, at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, NAFA Gallery, Singapore 
- ‘Crossing Cultures’ – Arts, at Scotts Lounge, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Singapore 

1995

- 'Singapore Arts Fair 95', at Singapore International Convention Centre, Suntec City, Singapore
-The UOB 13th Painting of the Year Arts Competition, at United Overseas Bank Plaza 1, Singapore
- 'University Fine Arts Graduation Show', at University of Tasmania Arts Gallery, Australia
- 'From Another Place', at Drawing Exhibition University of Tasmania Arts Gallery, Australia
-'In Difference', at Paintings Exhibition, University of Tasmania Gallery, Australia
- 'Royal Launceston Show', at the Trust Bank Pavilion, Launceston, Australia

1994

-NUS Student Union Arts Exhibition, at National University, Singapore

1993

-The UOB 12th Painting of the Year Competition, at LaSalle College of the Arts, Cultural Hall, Singapore
- 'Singapore Artist’s Directory', at Empress Place Museum, Singapore

-Cap II - "Happening '93", at Shenn's Fine Arts Gallery, Singapore

1993             

-Philippe Charriol Foundation Contemporary Arts Competition, at Oriental Hotel, Paragon  Shopping Centre, Parkway Parade, OUB Centre and Centrepoint, SIngapoere (1992 - 1993)

1992

- 'Singapore Arts Fair '92', at IMM Exhibition Centre, Singapore

-The UOB 11th Painting of the Year Arts Competition, at Museum Arts Gallery, Singapore
- 'Figurative 92', at Shenn's Fine Arts Gallery, Singapore
- 'The Space' - Festival of Arts Fringe Event at Hong Bee Warehouse, Singapore
-  'Arts and Material 92', at Museum Arts Gallery, Singapore

1991

-'Impression' LaSalle's Diploma Show, at Empress Place Museum, Singapore
- The UOB 10th Painting of the Year Arts Competition, at Museum Arts Gallery, Singapore
- NTU Student Union Arts Exhibition, at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

1990

-Arts and Antiques Exhibition, at World Trade Centre, Singapore
 

AWARDS

  • The Young Artist Award - conferred by The National Arts Council, Singapore (2001)

  • The UOB Painting of the Year Award  - The United Overseas Bank 12th Painting of the Year Competition, Singapore (1993)

  • Highly Commended Award -  The United Overseas Bank 12th Painting of the Year Competition - Singapore (1993)

  • Certificate of Distinction  Philippe Charriol Foundation Contemporary Art Competition, Singapore (1993)

  • Highly Commended Award  - The United Overseas Bank 11th Painting of the Year Competition, Singapore (1992)

  • Highly Commended Award  -  The United Overseas Bank 10th Painting of the Year Competition, Singapore (1991)

  • Appreciation Plate Awarded Mountbatten RC Zone '5', Singapore (1987)

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