Zhu Hong
BORN: 1969
HOMETOWN: CHINA
LIVES AND WORKS: SINGAPORE
Zhu Hong (b. 1969) immigrated to Singapore in 1997, where he practiced as an architect and interior designer before becoming a full-time artist. His knowledge and passion for architecture is evident in his oil paintings of cosmopolitan life. Zhu Hong is captures the spirit of buildings, of the city and suburbs, with energetic calligraphic brushstrokes. He also utilizes dynamic lines and angles that playfully distort architectural elements, which along with vibrant colours, reflect the lively atmosphere of Singapore.