qin feng ling • wang yehan • ma tse lin

In this inspiring show, Chinese artists Wang Yehan, Qin Feng Ling and Ma Tse Lin
converge at the Opera Gallery. While the artists’ works reveal layers of texture, they
each maintain their own individual style. Structures on canvas vary from the abstract
to the organized, with palettes of colors and forms, offering different messages or
perspectives to the viewer. These messages include themes that are spiritual and
political in nature which step outside the comfort zone into a marriage of past and
present. With contents that stand out on the canvas, they explore the imaginative world
of colors and delve into different ideas as they offer a philosophical interpretation.

Exhibiting a fanciful, playful expression with child-like forms, Qin Feng Ling merges painting
and sculpture together in the study of Chinese contemporary art. She frequently
assembles together, in an organized manner, miniature figures that include children, soccer
players and Chinese military men. All of these figures are brought together to consider a
bygone era mixed with what she sees as the here and now of Chinese culture presented
as an evolutionary path.

In a process that conceptualizes and examines as he paints on canvas, Wang Yehan

meshes a plethora of colors to please the eyes. As shown in his paintings, he reveals
his expression of beauty that has evolved from his exposure to other artists, the
likes of Paul Klee and Kandinsky, who have influenced his own energy to create.

Ma Tse Lin makes a statement of looking forward into a new world, going past the restraints
of his culture, with his well-known Buddha paintings. While he is expressing his idea of a
new world, he still maintains a connection with his traditions.

The commonality of these artists is that their works convey a modern approach that is
evolving past the traditional boundaries, which, until more recently, have defined Chinese
art. Opera Gallery is pleased to welcome this assortment of talented contemporary artists
who represent some of China’s rising stars.
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qin feng ling biography

Boxing P 02 Born in Beijing in 1957, Qin Feng Ling is a self-taught

Crowded dream P 04 artist who began painting in 1985. With her first
show in 2005 titled “Painting-Unrealism” at White
Tomorrow P 06
Space in Beijing, her works express social philosophy
Mirage P 07 and idealized thought. Qin compiles large forms by
Vehicles I P 08 juxtaposing hundreds of small detailed acrylic figures
Construction P 10 in a technique reminiscent of neo-impressionistic
Target 09-3 P 11 pointillism. She addresses the significant need for
women’s spirit of promise and positive energy in
Pollution I P 12
their own lives as well as confronting issues such as
Marching P 13 war, wealth and social advancement.
Salute P 14
No ! Target 3 P 15 Qin Feng Ling has exhibited her works in Hong Kong,
Singapore, Korea and the U.S.A.

Boxing, 2009
Stainless steel with paint, edition of 8
H: 70 cm - 27.5 in.
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Crowded dream, 2009

Acrylic on canvas
Diptych: 100 x 162 cm - 39.4 x 63.8 in.
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Tomorrow, 2009 Mirage, 2009

Acrylic on canvas Acrylic on canvas
150 x 100 cm - 59.1 x 39.4 in. 100 x 185 cm - 39.4 x 72.8 in.
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Vehicles I, 2008
Acrylic on canvas
60 x 200 cm - 23.6 x 78.7 in.
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Construction, 2009 Target 09-3, 2009

Acrylic on canvas Acrylic on canvas
120 x 80 cm - 47.2 x 31.5 in. D: 100 cm - 39.4 in.
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Pollution I, 2009 Marching, 2008

Acrylic on canvas Stainless steel with paint, edition of 8
130 x 96 cm - 51.2 x 37.8 in. H: 66 cm - 26 in.
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Salute, 2008 No! Target 3, 2008

Stainless steel with paint, edition of 8 Acrylic on canvas
68 x 36 x 26 cm - 26.8 x 14.2 x 10.2 in. D: 200 cm - 78.7 in.
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wang yehan biography

D9035 P 16 Wang Yehan was born in Shanghai in 1959 where he

D9043 P 18 later graduated from the Shanghai Academy of Fine
Arts in 1980. He then attended Shanghai Jiao Tong
D9040 P 19
University in 1984, where he specialized in Art Design,
D9031 P 20 and George Brown College of Toronto for Fine Arts
D9041 P 21 in 1996 where he completed classes in Computer
D9044 P 22 Graphic Design.
WS546 P 23
Some of Wang’s influences include Joan Miró,
D9045 P 24
Wassily Kandinsky and Paul Klee. In 1986, he received
C8020 P 26 the silver award in the First Shanghai Youth Arts
C8085 P 27 Exhibition at the Shanghai Art Museum which
subsequently led to the blossoming of his career
throughout Asia and globally in many other exhibits.

Wang feels that the relationship between the canvas

and the pigments are the only real facts of his
abstract paintings. Although a painting is completed,
the creative process continues on because it triggers
the viewers to discover new feelings within it.

Besides Shanghai, Wang Yehan has also exhibited in

Beijing, Singapore, Canada and the U.S.A.

D9035
Acrylic and oil on canvas
110 x 150 cm - 43.3 x 59.1 in.
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D9043 D9040
Acrylic and oil on canvas Acrylic and oil on canvas
80 x 160 cm - 31.5 x 63 in. 150 x 110 cm - 59.1 x 43.3 in.
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D9031 D9041
Acrylic and oil on canvas Acrylic and oil on canvas
D: 120 cm - 47.2 in. 120 x 120 cm - 47.2 x 47.2 in.
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D9044 WS546
Acrylic and oil on canvas Acrylic and oil on canvas
80 x 160 cm - 31.5 x 63 in. 150 x 110 cm - 59.1 x 43.3 in.
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D9045
Acrylic and oil on canvas
Triptych: 91 x 183 cm - 35.8 x 72 in.
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C8020 C8085
Acrylic and oil on canvas Acrylic and oil on canvas
120 x 120 cm - 47.2 x 47.2 in. 150 x 150 cm - 59.1 x 59.1 in.
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ma tse lin
Bouddha cinq têtes à col P 28
Bouddha bleu no. 32 P 30
Bouddha rouge no. 27 P 31
Bouddha rouge no. 31 P 32
Foule bouddha no.24A P 33
Bouddha assis no. 64 P 34
Bouddha jade no. 34 P 35
Bouddha en larmes no. 10 P 36
Bouddha de profil voyant P 37
la nature no. 33 bis
Bouddha cinq têtes à col, 2008
Chinese lacquer on polymer resin, edition of 35
81 x 57 x 57 cm - 31.9 x 22.4 x 22.4 in.
biography
Born in Guangdong, China, in 1960, Ma Tse Lin
graduated from the Central Institute for Arts and
Crafts of Beijing in 1983 and later L’École Nationale
Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs of Paris in 1991. In
1992, he received a scholarship from the Cooper
Union of New York. Ma has lived and worked in Paris
since 1985 and had his first exhibition in 1988 at the
International Art Exhibition.
The most famous pieces among his works are his
Buddha paintings which illustrate the confluence
of personal endeavor with an ancient message. He
presents a paradox by distancing from his own culture
while appealing for a return to it. What defines Ma’s
works are his personal views, marked by the liberty
of invention and an individualistic point of view typical
of western culture.
In addition to Paris, Ma Tse Lin has exhibited his
works in Taipei, Shanghai, Singapore, Los Angeles,
New York and Hong Kong.
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Bouddha bleu no. 32, 2007 Bouddha rouge no. 27, 2007
Oil and acrylic on canvas Oil and acrylic on canvas
150 x 150 cm - 59.1 x 59.1 in. 155 x 155 cm - 61 x 61 in.
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Bouddha rouge no. 31, 2007 Foule bouddha no. 24A, 2002
Oil and acrylic on canvas Oil and acrylic on canvas
150 x 150 cm - 59.1 x 59.1 in. 195 x 97 cm - 76.8 x 38.2 in.
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Bouddha assis no. 64, 2006 Bouddha jade no. 34, 2007
Oil and acrylic on canvas Oil and acrylic on canvas
154 x 154 cm - 60.6 x 60.6 in. 120 x 120 cm - 47.2 x 47.2 in.
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Bouddha en larmes no. 10, 2004 Bouddha de profil voyant la nature no. 33 bis, 2007
Oil and acrylic on canvas Oil and acrylic on canvas
80 x 80 cm - 31.5 x 31.5 in. 160 x 160 cm - 63 x 63 in.
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BRAZILIAN ARTIST ROMERO BRITTO LEAVES HIS MARK ON SINGAPORE!

 
On September 24th 2009, Opera Gallery celebrated the successful opening of their new
flagship gallery space in the ION Orchard Mall with a vibrant exhibit of the works of
Neo-Pop artist, Romero Britto.

Amongst an explosion of colorful artworks, Brazilian-born Britto, inaugurated the start

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of the show with an exciting live painting demonstration, on the 23rd September to
showcase his talents. Art students from the Raffles Design Institute and the Nanyang
Academy of Fine Arts participated alongside the artist. After the live show, guests were
invited to speak and interact personally with the artist. Children delighted in having
Britto sketch their faces and have their photos taken with him.

The same evening, Opera Gallery was honored by the attendance of several distinguished
guests including, Mr S. Iswaran, Senior Minister of State and the CEO of Singapore Tourism 2
Board, Ms Aw Kah Peng. On the 24th September, Ambassador Paulo Alberto da Silveira
Soares of the Embassy of Brazil, graced the opening as the Guest of Honor.

We would like to take this opportunity to extend our heartfelt thanks to all who helped
to make the event a success and for the tremendous response and support from all our
friends and patrons.

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1- Gilles Dyan, Romero Britto, Senior Minister of State Mr. S. Iswaran and CEO of STB Aw Kah Peng
2 - Mrs. Thadani, Tatiana Alieva, Romero Britto and Mr. Thadani
3 - During the party • 4 - Romero Britto autographing on Donna Nguyen Phuoc’s back
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1- Romero Britto’s paint party with children • 2 - Luisa Soares, Romero Britto and Ambassador Soares
3 - Romero Britto cutting the cake • 4 - Opera Gallery Singapore