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 | Artist of Jan 2010
Liu Guo Wei (Singapore)
Place: Moni Gallery
About: Freedom
Liu Guo Wei was born in Singapore, he has learn the art of black and white painting from his master Mr Tan. His cheerful nature is also visible in his art. The human nature and surrounding action is widely shown in the style he painted his human figurines. He capture the movement of people shapely and the way he painted it, is very unique and inspirational.
His works is very unusual, he has put calligraphy into his abstract art. He try numerous time to create abtract art with a mixture of calligrapher but has fail many times. After constant practise for some time he finally achieve this tachnique which is very unique and creative. Guo Wei has finally achieve a style which is close to his character, active but yet simple. Actually deep inside he still keep a very traditional chinese nature.
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Artist of Feb 2010
Sylvia (Malaysia)
Place: Moni Gallery
About : Inspiration
Sylvia San has a keen interest in arts since young,. Ever since she has pick up her brushes, she has never stop painting. She is been very devoted to her arts, in september1999 she has join CAA Academy Of Art professionally and has also awarded Best Student Award 2001 under the Excellence Dean Award. She has also been chosen as a Southern Artist Malaysia 2002 and has exhibited her paintings in johor bahru. In December 2002 she was also chosen to transfer to Neo Art Institute of arts (Lan) because of her good credits. In March 2003 she has graduated with aDiploma In Fine Art and has hold numerous exhibition in johor bahru. Since than she has been a member of Malaysia Artist Association and has also participate in big events like Malaysia Artist Painting Of Auction in August 2005. Her current works are now in major gallery of Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru and Singapore.
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Artist of Mar 2010
Susan Olij (Indonesia)
Place: Moni Gallery
About: Creativity
Susan Olij has been a visual artist since 2003. She is educated in Kent Institute of Art and Design, UK, and New York’s Academy of Art. She has attended selected group exhibitions here in Singapore, and is actively involved in the Fine Art’s industry. Her work focuses on depth and textures. It’s a communication tool for the aesthetic senses, to engage the viewers to feel the emotive nature of movement. The series presented here are of the abstract expressionism discipline, complex yet serene and sophisticated.
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Artist of Apr 2010
Konn Salao (Philippine)
Place: Moni Gallery
About: Fantasy
Associated with the Subic Bay Institute is Konn Salao, an interior design graduate of the University of Santo Tomas but who is developing into an artist in the institute. She is, in fact, a product of the school. She has done many paintings, most of them on woman. Her works are based on the circular forms that make up woman’s bodies, although her subject matter is woman, she herself is not necessarity feminist nor does she espouse feminist causes, like the protection of woman and children against violence and abuse, and thus there is a certain lack of edge and tension. Woman in her painting seem to be cocooned in a dream world of pinks and blues, and she is only part of a traditional concept of gender which is bound to nature and unquestioned. Nevertheless, at her best she shows a good sense of design, which will carry her through as an artist.
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Artist of May 2010
Nhim Minh (Vietnam)
Place: Moni Gallery
About: Serenity
Nhim Minh was born in the Hanoi in 1968 as part of a 4th generation northern farming family. The parents of the first few generation born there were mostly farmer. Nhim Minh first contact with art on a regular basis began as a child when his father would take him to the city whereby his uncle run a street stall selling oil painting for a living. His father decided to let him learn from his uncle and acquired a skill. So from a tender age of 12 years old, he follow his uncle and learn painting. At the age of 18, his uncle finally agreed to let him paint on his own but still restriction on the subject because uncle worry that the painting cannot be sold..... Since than his painting has been sold to many tourist through out the world. After twenty years of constant practice. At 35, Nhim Minh finally save enough money to open an art gallery on his own. Now he is very happy as there isn t any restriction to him now. He can paint any things that he like. His favourite is scenery art and now his passion in his life is to continue his journey of art. |  |
Artist of Jun 2010
Dana Lo (Australia)
Place: Moni Gallery
About: Abstraction
Dana Lo was born in Australia in 1973. She received solid art training in sketch and oil painting in various celebrated art institutes in Australia early in life. After finishing a series of courses on arts and design, Dana worked in the field of art painting and commercial design in Melbourne Australia. In 2003, Dana Lo settled in Hong Kong and joined a prestigious architect firm. Later, she began to focus on artistic creation, exploring with different media and a wide range of subject matters. Her works appear frequently in major arts exhibitions and gallery in China, Japan, Australia , Singapore and Indonesia. In 2006, she decided to return back to Australia and become a professional full time artist so that she can concentrate fully on her artworks. Finally she has found back her passion and its on its way to pursue the freedom of art. | 
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Artist of July 2010
Delphine Bernard (France)
Place: Moni Gallery
About: Graceful
A former journalist, she has studied languages, philosophy and literature at the university before opting for journalism. Since than she has worked for 3 years at the French state radio, until she discovered the work and philosophy of French famous abstract painter Georges Mathieu. Since this incredibly moving discovery of lyric abstraction and abstract expressionism. Delphine decided to dedicate herself to painting. A complete self made artist she prefer studying and working on her own, so step by step driven only by passion and pleasure to move on. Now living and working in singapore, she was a full time artist and a creative coach. An abstract expressionist painter, she explores a spiritual shamanic experience of art. Hence the recurrence of nature themes in her art: flowers, birds, sensual collectors and feelings of joyful growth and elevation. | 
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Artist of Aug 2010
Riuen Tien (China)
Place: Moni Gallery
About: Modern Chinese Art
“Art is who I am” Riuen Tien lives in rural, southeast of china. He says that living in the country is a real plus for his creative spirit. It allows him to look no further than the other side of his front door in search of fascinating subjects for his art. He loves to paint all types of scenery and floral. Living outside of the hustle and bustle of city life also allows him more opportunity to focus on what he is trying to express in his art. This tranquility is certainly reflected in much of what he creates. Riuen Tien’s favorite medium is oils. Although he loves to paint landscapes, seascapes, and florals, he really prefers painting lotus and insects. He say "I believe creativity is an act of connecting with our Creator. When I paint, I enter a place of solitude, peace, and joy. I strive for the higher sense of sight and sensitivity beyond my human capacity when I complete a painting. I cannot tell where I left off and the Spirit took over. I like to compare my art to praying. When a piece of work is completed, I experience the excitement and fulfillment of being heard. To me, the manifestation of my labour is the ultimate satisfaction. Riuen Tien’s work can be found on display at several private galleries and collectors throughout China and Southeast Asia. | 
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Artist of Sep 2010
Mike Long (Australia)
Place: Moni Gallery
About: Simplicity
On arrival in Sydney Australia in 1990 Mike became known for his radical hand painted T-Shirts which quickly led to him working for many great Industry specialising in fashion, commercial art and print design. That same period he worked as a graphic artist, working for himself and other company. Through this period he gained his skills in Graphic Design, on account of designing logos for commercial prints and signs/banners. He also pick up painting as a hobby. Since 1997 MIke has been painting full time as an artist. He has devoted himself fully to his painting and has since participate in numerous events and exhibitions to showcase his works. This opened himself to the outside world greatly and has thus showcase his work with numerous gallery from many country. As a result of painting in countryside, often under zero pressure, Mike are able to come out with many works of very different horizon and aspects. After years of hardworks, he now has his own special studio, which is both practical and holistic and has proved to be very effective in helping him getting lots of inspiration in his paintings. His private collections include a variety of themes. These range from abstract landscape, floral, pattern and lines. | 
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Artist of Oct 2010
Louis Lau (Singapore)
Place: Moni Gallery
About: Contemporary Art
Louis was born in singapore on 7th december 1972, his strong interest in art was considered very different and unusual. He has been painting at a very young age. There was a time when he saw an artist doing some abstract art. So he thought of why not he gave it a try but the family could not accept letting him study art because during those days, art is considered not a steady job with a bright future. Without any teacher he try numerous time to create an abstract art. Every of his friends were start laughing about his works in the begining but that did not stop him from carrying on. Now after 20 years of constant practises and self study. Louis has finally managed to paint a fantasy and has thus save enough money to open his own art gallery. To him is a dream come true, now his art is creative and unique on its own. His painting is very close to his character, always constantly changing and daring. |
| Artist of Nov 2010
Kiang Sak (Thailand)
Place: Moni Gallery
About: Peace
Kiang Sak has been a artist since 1990. he has live by the belief of pure art and believes that long lasting art is realization.He has loved art and has always dreamt of becoming an artist. Although Kiang Sak never had the chance to pursue his dream in his early days, he manages to immense himself in the world of art by working for the masters. His favourites is to paint Buddha, he feel a sense of calmness in his painting. He has been practising on different technique to achieve the best results of buddhas. After many years of effort he finally achieve his dreams. He is now an expert in this specialty. |  |
Artist of Dec 2010
Poh B.S (Singapore)
Place: Moni Gallery
About: Movement
Poh B.S was born in 1955. At the age of seven, he already had a strong interest in drawing. He remember he drew a horse back then and showed it to my father. He was very happy that at such a young age, he could already draw a horse. When he was 13, his father passed away. Gone also were the strong support and encouragement he had given him. However, his interest in art did not stop. During his secondary school days, he joined the Art Society and participated in numerous interschool art competitions. His art pieces won several top awards and were displayed in the school premises as exhibits. He was also assigned to draw murals on the school walls. His art teacher saw the potential in him and enrolled him in an arts school to further pursue his interest. However, his eldest brother, whom had become the figure of authority in his family after his father passed away, objected and advised him not to pursue art because it is not something he can make a living with in future. After graduation, he took up a job with a publishing company and was involved with designing magazines, flyers and school annual reports among many other types of publications. Since then, he have not pursued his interest in drawing full-time. With the start of his own family, all his time and energy was focused on bringing up his children. He had to put his interest in art aside. Now that he is semi-retired and his children have grown up, he have more time to concentrate on his drawing and hence start to pursue his interest again. Since starting, his art pieces have been well-received and he is more than happy to continue along this path. He have accepted requests from individual buyers or even companies for commission of his painting. For now, he will also continue to explore different kinds of drawing techniques in the hope of further extending his skill in art. |  |
Artist of Jan 2011
Low Y.S (Singapore)
Place: Moni Gallery
About : Feel
Low feels strongly that a good piece of art is one where the artist has put in her soul, not just a feeble attempt at capturing likeness, or the physical appearance of subject matter. Art has to do with seaching for what lies underneath superficial vision. Painting should be of ideas and feelings manifested in terms of colours, textural qualities, tonal relationships, rhythmic movements and composition. Such is the rationale behind Ms Low's work. Low had her initial art training at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts. Her early works were academic and she painted in oils and watercolour. She also has a grounding in Chinese calligraphy. Her work is slowly evolving from a representational to a non figurative art form. Her heart and soul are in semi-abstract and abstract compositions.
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Artist of Feb 2011
Prasobhan Chooi (Malaysia)
Place: Moni Gallery
About: Memories
Prasobhan Chooi Kannaran was born in Malaysia in 1972 to a Persian mother and a father of Indian and Chinese ancestry. He believes his superlative talent for art is a direct result of this mixed heritage. His artwork is influenced by his strong Asian values. A cheerful, down-to-earth person, inspired by Indonesian culture, he has designed breathtaking clothes which have been showcased at international fashion events, and can turn clay into beautiful, functional art pieces. His ultimate ambition is to be internationally recognised as a successful fashion designer, artist and entrepreneur. But what makes him stand out is that his desire to succeed stems, not only from a wish for personal happiness, but also from a desire to help the less fortunate. However ambitious his dreams may be, the last few years have been tough, and kick-starting his fashion business has been a hard learning curve. But he has been resilient enough to overcome every moment of disappointment and maintain a positive attitude throughout. Faced by a similar situation, others might have wilted, but he was disciplined enough to revitalise his health and spirits and make the changes necessary to overcome his situation.He has started his business afresh, and has produced a series of paintings reflecting the thoughts and sorrows which have dwelled in his mind at various points over the past few years. He is an artist with confidence in his abilities and boundless gratitude to God for gracing him with a great talent. After a tumultuous ride, during which he had to confront his personal demons head on and vanquish them, he presents you with his first catalogue of paintings, entitled "The Journey Of Faith", representing the start of a journey full of a thousand hopes and just one dream - personal success, happiness and inner peace. |
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