Chua Mia Tee: Directing the Real 蔡名智： 映真

“The painter assumes the role of a scriptwriter, director
and actor to freely shape the subject’s image.”
—Chua Mia Tee
Through character, narrative and composition, visionary
artist Chua Mia Tee goes beyond mere representation
to construct iconic images of Singapore’s changing
landscapes and its inhabitants. Alongside full-coloured
plates and curatorial essays in this catalogue are Chua’s
writings collected together for the first time. Cogent
and stirring, Chua’s own words bring revelatory insight
to a prolific artistic practice that has started since the
1950s. One of Singapore’s most acclaimed artists,
Chua was conferred the Cultural Medallion award in
2015, Singapore’s highest accolade recognising artistic
excellence and contribution to the arts.