Myth & Magic Art Exhibition at Royal Plaza on Scotts
(Singapore September 18, 2019) Discover a “terraqueous” world in which the mythological, the mystical and the magical converge with Myth & Magic, an exhibition to showcase artworks by Yen Chua. The exhibition will run from 20 September 2019 to 3 January 2020 at the lobby of Royal Plaza on Scotts.
Myth & Magic encompasses eight colourful new paintings representing mythical creatures such as mermaids and unicorns. Yen mixes acrylic with charcoal, her favourite medium since her student time, to create the vibrant artworks. Two exquisite drawings on paper depicting mermaids complete the exhibition.
The artist wittily blurs the lines that divide the worlds of fantasy and reality and creates a new universe in which the impossible becomes possible, where dreams transcend into reality. It's a realm in which fancy takes flight, where the whimsical and the wonderful meet.
Yen Chua's artistic practice metaphorically celebrates women and expresses her concern for environmental issues. Her artworks echo her dreams and aspirations for a better world.
About The Artist
Yen Chua is an artist, art therapist and educator from Singapore. She has a BFA from the San Francisco Art Institute (1993), Diploma in Chinese Painting from the Beijing Central Academy of Fine Arts (1996), MA (Research) from the National Institute of Education (2002), and MA in Art Therapy from the LASALLE College of the Arts (2007).
Yen conducts art and art therapy workshops and also lectures on art and art therapy. Some of the institutions she has taught at are the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Temasek Polytechnic and LASALLE College of the Arts. She has worked with individuals and groups with social-emotional issues, inmates, children with special needs, cancer patients, teenagers with behavioural problems and elderly clients.
For the past two decades, Yen has held many solo and group exhibitions.
About Royal Plaza on Scotts
Royal Plaza on Scotts, an award-winning business hotel located in Orchard area, unveils its new look after an extensive renovation. Watch out for the pops of colours and accents of local heritage around the hotel. Wall pieces of Singapore's old shophouses add a nostalgic yet contemporary graphic element to the scheme. Spot Asian and local touches added by inspiring artists and soak in the culture as their works celebrate the rich heritage of the region. In addition to the brand's signature perks, complimentary Nespresso coffee and high-speed hotel WIFI, Royal Plaza on Scotts is the first hotel in Singapore to provide free unlimited mobile data with Pocket WIFI for guests to surf on-the-go.
The hotel is a member of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts Lifestyle Collection.