Invitation 17 December 2011- 1 January 2012 “Homage to Tan Tong His Art & Times” Exhibition @ Wisma Kebudayaan SGM
Soka Gakkai Malaysia cordially invites you and your friends to the exhibition entitled
HOMAGE TO TAN TONG HIS ART & TIMES
which will be officiated by
Y.Bhg. Tan Sri Kamarul Ariffin Mohd. Yassin
on December 23 (Friday), 8.00pm
at Ground Floor, Soka Exhibition Hall, Wisma Kebudayaan SGM
Exhibition period: 17 December 2011 to 1 January 2012
Opening hours: 11.00am to 6.00pm
Admission: Free
It was rare and respect-worthy to find someone who has spent his entire life
in pursuit of the pinnacle of art, despite of all the hardships and
obstacles he met.
In 1964, Tan Tong obtained a scholarship from the French Government to begin
pursuing his dream in becoming a great artist. Not many people knew that he
had only USD70 to take to France. In classes, he imitated the artworks of
Ingres, Pablo Picasso and other great artists. In 1974, he received French
government’s diploma in painting, and the following year, he obtained a
diploma in sketching. In 1967 he held his first ever solo exhibition in
Montparnasse, Paris. He returned to Malaysia in 1976, and began lecturing at
Malaysia Institute of Art, a dedication to art education that was to last
for 25 years.
Tan Tong’s art is unique, authentic, independent, rigorous and
pure-characteristics resulting from 47 years of hard work at painting,
studying, writing and researching. In the process he had rejected all
meaningless social activities, enabling him to personalise his spiritual
world and this is reflected in his works. It is a priceless way of life to
be able to do the things one wishes. He trusts his feelings, believes in his
ideology, psyche and does not mind what others think of him, or if they
could understand or like his works. Each artwork is a complete commitment
and serious vision to explore the most appropriate way of presentation. Each
one is a fruit of his unceasing effort and relentless struggle.
In this exhibition, Tan Tong sincerely and selflessly selected 80 invaluable
masterpieces he has created from 1963 to 2011 to be exhibited. These are the
products of his heart and soul. Meanwhile, he would like to take this
opportunity to pay his utmost gratitude to the masters who have taught him
and offer thanks to friends and relatives who helped him along the way. He
further wishes that his years of struggle and strong conviction in
art-creation will instil in youths noble ambitions to aspire to become
artists.
Profiles of the Artist:
Tan Tong
Born in 1942 in Kajang, Selangor, Tan Tong was suddenly interested in art
when he reached the age of 18. He obtained a degree in sketching from Paris
National Art University in 1974; and a degree in painting in 1975. He
returned to Malaysia in 1976, and began lecturing at Malaysia Institute of
Arts in 1977. After retiring at 60 years-old, he went full-time in
researching the art of Picasso. His early works include “Europe Series”,
“Series on YiChing and the eye of the Buddha”, “The Series on the Symphony
of Yin and Yang”, “Picasso series”, “Consort Yang series”, “Beijing Olympics
Series” and later on, “The Artist and his Models Series”.
PROGRAMME
1_Art of Palette
With reference the artist’s “Palette Series”, our art instructor will be
guiding you on how to expand your imagination and creativity by painting on
different surfaces and irregular shapes. Seat are limited; reservation by
first come serve basic.
Material Fees: RM 20 (Including a wooden palette and art block.)
Participant please brings your own Oil Pastels and Magic Colour Pens.
For Children age 5-12 years:
Date: 18.12.2011
Time: Morning: 10am – 12noon OR Afternoon: 3pm – 5pm
Limited to 20 participants per session. Registration required.
2_Guided Tour
Weekend Tour: Saturday & Sunday , 11am – 5pm (Prior appointment is required
for groups with more than 20 peoples)
Weekday Tour: Every Tuesday, 12 to 2pm (Appointments are group with more
than 10 people only)
For registration and more information about our programmes please contact
Ms. Lee Miin Yee at Tel: (603) 2144 8686 | Email: sgmpro@sgm.org.my
Programme details may be subjected to change.
From:
Chan Yin Kwan
SGM PR Department
+603-2144 8686 / +603-9075 6876
+603-2144 8484 / +603-9074 2413