Chin Kong Yee
Biography
In my artistic pursuit, I invite you to share the emotions and visions that have unfolded during the creation of my artworks. I've coined my style "Actuality Accorded Painting" (AAP), a philosophy where an object's existence and its journey through reality form the very essence that I translate onto canvas. For me, the canvas becomes a vessel to encapsulate the past, present, and future—a continuum of experiences woven into each stroke.
AAP, at its core, embodies the act of perceiving—an experience where time collapses upon itself, and all dimensions coalesce when gazing upon an object. Within this frame, the moment of contact becomes a transformative journey, turning images into remnants of the past. This transformative quality is most evident in works like "Kull Mariyanan," where the ephemeral sight of "half of a moving taxi" melds seamlessly into the solid facade of a building, blurring the lines between transience and permanence.
The thread of this theme extends to my figurative compositions, where the subject is a dance of moments, captured over hours. Each brushstroke mirrors the cadence of subtle shifts in expressions and movements. As I paint, the subject becomes a transient essence, embodying the delicate changes that transpire within individuals—a narrative that speaks of the ever-evolving connections we share.
In my artistic world, stagnation finds no place. Every image is a symphony of change, a testament to the ceaseless flow of time. Fixed dimensions dissolve, and space takes on the essence of temporal fluidity—a canvas for the mobility of time.
My works evoke a surreal resonance, a tapestry woven from the threads of present, past, and future. Through the interplay of two perspectives—realistic and unrealistic—I create a space that draws viewers into an exhilarating exploration. The fusion of moments in my art resonates with a dramatic intensity, inviting you to immerse yourself in the vivid narratives I paint.
Thank you for joining me on this artistic journey where time dances, reality shifts, and the canvas becomes a bridge between what was, what is, and what might be.
Chin Kong Yee
Influences
paul cezanne, david hockney, lucian freud
Education
The artist at work
Prizes and Awards
2000 Honorable Mention, Philip Morris Group of Companies ASEAN Art Awards Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Solo Expositions
2022 #tomorrow Wei-Ling Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2018 Dancing with Shadows Wei-Ling Contemporary, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2015 The Flower Wei-ling Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2013 Infinite Canvas Wei-Ling Contemporary, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2010 New Landscapes Wei-Ling Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2009 Reality In Wonderland Wei-Ling Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2007 SOS Château Trémazan, "Maison des Canons, France
2005 Cerulean Skies Townhouse Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2003 Undulating Space Townhouse Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Collective Expositions
2023 HansaeYes24 Foundation International Culture Exchange Exhibition “Embrace Malaysia, Insa Art Center Seoul, North Korea
2022 Art-Taipei Taipei World Trade Center, Taipei, Taiwan
2022 Art Expo Malaysia 2022 GMBB, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2022 WLG IGNITE Wei-Ling Contemporary, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2022 A Paradigm Shift - Reflecting on Twenty Years of The Malaysian Art Scene Wei-Ling Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2021 100 Pieces: Art for All Wei-Ling Contemporary, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2019 Art Jakarta 2019 Jakarta Convention Center (JCC) Senayan, Jakarta, Indonesia
2019 18@8 Turning Points Wei-Ling contemporary, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2018 Art Stage Singapore 2018 Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
2018 Teh Tarik with The Flag curated by Wei-Ling Gallery in association with The National Visual Arts Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2018 Tanah Air, Art Expo Malaysia 2018 MATRADE Exhibition and Convention Centre (MECC), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2018 Patriots: By Malaysians for Malaysians Wei-Ling Contemporary, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2017 18@8 RIGHT HERE! RIGHT NOW! Wei-Ling contemporary, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2017 Through Rose-Tinted Glasses Wei-Ling Contemporary, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2016 Art Stage Singapore Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
2016 Young Art Taipei 2016 Sheraton Grande Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan
2016 Art Beijing 2016 Agricultural Exhibition Centre of China, Beijing, China
2016 Art Stage Jakarta 2016 Sheraton Grand Jakarta Gandaria City Hotel, Jakarta, Indonesia
2015 Being Human: Figuratism of 16 Malaysian Artists, The F Klub, Art Stage Singapore, Singapore
2015 Being Human: Figuratism of 16 Malaysian Artists White Box, MAP KL, Publika, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2015 Art Kaoshiung 2015 The Pier-2 Art Center, Kaoshiung, Taiwan
2015 18@8 Heirlooms Wei-Ling Contemporary, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2014 Flesh The F Klub, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2014 Ho Mia, Wei-Ling Contemporary, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2014 Korean International Art Fair 2014 (KIAF) Seoul, North Korea
2013 Seated ,The F Klub, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2012 Skin The F Klub,HOM Art Trans, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2012 A Decade of Collecting, Timeless, Wei-Ling Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2011 Art Stage Singapore Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore
2010 Tiger Show Wei-Ling Contemporary, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2010 Absolut 18@8 Wei-Ling Contemporary, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2008 Mind, Body and Soul Wei-Ling Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2008 China International Gallery Exposition Beijing, China
2007 EYE-Illusions Wei-Ling Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2006 18@8 KUL-KARACHI Amin Gulgee Gallery,, Karachi, Pakistan
2006 Mind Body and Soul II Wei-Ling Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2006 Zweihundertzweiundsiebziegeinhalbstunden und mehr Galerie Tanner, Stuttgart, Germany
2006 1st ART Exhibition, The Mu Gung Hwa Centre for Korean Culture & Art, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2005 18@8, Wei-Ling Gallery Wei-Ling Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2004 Seoul International Stars Exhibition Seoul, North Korea
2004 East-West Contemporaries Cluj-Napoca Art Museum, Romania
2003 Philip Morris Group of Companies Malaysia Art Awards 2003 National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2002 Figuring Splendour Metro Fine Art, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2002 Identities Who we are National Visual Arts Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2001 Manusia N.N Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2001 Locals Only! Gallerie Taksu, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2000 Philip Morris Group of Companies ASEAN Art Awards 2000 National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2000 3 Man Show Anugerah Gallery Star Hill Lobby, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2000 World in Square Feet, Central Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Permanent Collections
2014 National Art Gallery Malaysia
2011 Accenture Solutions Malaysia
2010 HSBC Bank Malaysia
2010 Shearn Delamore & Co Malaysia
2008 Wong & Partners Malaysia
2007 The Aliya & Farouk Khan Collection Malaysia
2006 Anika Insurance Brokers Malaysia
2004 United Overseas Bank Malaysia
2003 Gleneagles Intan Medical Centre Malaysia
Residencies
2004 East-West Contemporaries Turda, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
2004 Artist in Residence Pangkor Laut Resort, Perak, Malaysia
2002 Artist in Residence Tanjung Jara Resort, Terengganu, Malaysia