Tay Bak Chiang graduated from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in Singapore in 1995 and later studied at the China Academy of Art in Hangzhou in 1997. Chiang uses Chinese ink and pigments on rice paper to create abstract blocks of colour inspired by nature. He often interprets aspects of nature found in Southeast Asia, such as heliconas, banana and palm trees, stones, and lotus ponds. He uses minimalist forms, reducing a lotus flowers to their absolute essential elements. He hopes to invite viewers to imagine and discover nature for themselves. For Chiang, nature represents perfect balance and harmony. He believes that his art should reflect the spirit of contemporary times as well as bear the imprint of his environment.
Read MoreChiang has held five solo exhibitions from 2003. He received the first prize for Chinese Painting in the 19th and 22nd United Overseas Bank Painting of the Year Competitions (in 2000 and 2003). In 2002 he received the Young Artist Award from the National Arts Council of Singapore. He currently lives and works in Singapore.
