Zhao Hong
BORN: 1967
HOMETOWN: BEIJING, CHINA
In 2011, Mr Lloyd Zhao Hong arrived in Singapore and astounded art appreciators and critics with his brilliant culturally rich paintings. Born in Beijing, China, in 1967, Mr Zhao Hong was a mere child when he was exposed to the art of calligraphy by his father. This introduction would unconsciously shape his later painting styles that featured traditional Chinese cultural figures in his ink wash paintings, and used poetry to complement his artworks. Familiar with the ancient techniques of Chinese calligraphy, Mr Zhao Hong also adapts his teachings to create a more realistic, modernised style of ink wash paintings.
Now, Mr Zhao Hong is a seasoned local ink artist, art critic, curator, the contributor to two Singapore magazines, the member of the Language League Panel of National Gallery Singapore, and a Permanent Advisor of Federation of Art Societies of Singapore. Passionate about heritage and culture, Mr Lloyd Zhao Hong is actively involved in the Singapore arts scene as both a contributor and a critic.