《藴樸藏真》王淑燕水墨書畫紀念展 | 聯合早報

王淑燕早期畢業於南洋女中，過後參加 “歐南園聯絡所美術學會”的彩墨畫、書法班以及向吳再炎學習指墨 。她也曾參與過國慶美展，歐南園聯絡所美術學會常年美展，新加坡航空公司40週年紀念美展，以及華人婦女協會彩墨畫義展。90年代期間，她也曾參加過南洋美專的彩墨畫班，師從吳墨林。 淑燕堅決的認為指畫也和彩墨畫一樣，強調墨韻， 強調美韻，強調神采，如果沒有彩墨畫的基礎，而作指畫，指畫將不具中國畫的特色。書法方面，她最早是練<曹全碑>的，後來她習米芾的行書，又習王鐸的草書。她懂得將米芾的特點融入至王鐸，而成草書。所以也有老師評價她的行草富於陽剛之氣。隸書，她則學鄧石如。 這場畫展由集雅軒有幸承辦。

策展人感言： 黃惠玲  

我有幸在王淑燕女士位於邁丁路的工作室裏整理 她的作品。櫃子裏、抽屜裏、桌子底下都是她致 力於藝術追求的證據，共有2000多件作品，其中 許多作品記錄了王女士對完善筆觸的堅持。或許 她進入藝術界的時間比較晚，自然而然就成了一 個好學的人。從一些草稿和廢紙上可以看出，這 些圖像具有相同的圖像，例如花卉構圖，王女士 會精心繪製20多遍。在傳統的實踐中，我們可以 看到並感受到藝術家對大師筆觸的渴望。 

表現中國山水需要一顆具詩意的心，亦需要文學 知識，豐富靈感才策劃才能創造出超越的意境， 將觀者帶入畫中。王女士很好地掌握了水墨山水 技巧，並完成了一幅長達7米的畫卷，證實了她對 這題材的掌握。此畫卷於1994年完成，並於1997 年得到劉抗和潘受兩位大師的認可和稱讚。 

所謂指畫，是用指尖和指甲代替畫筆在物體表面 作畫。用指畫創作出來的畫，可以非常自然、不 做作，王女士非常喜歡。通過她的藝術我們可以 感受到她學習的樂趣，在她的一生中，她與藝術 的關係變得密不可分。她為人低調，但在歐南CC 

歐南園美術班創始人黃恩德的鼓勵下參加了多個 藝術展，並於1988年將她列為三位新興藝術家之一。藉此機會，感謝您參觀展覽，並希望您享受王女 士永恆筆觸的幸福。 《藴樸藏真》王淑燕水墨書畫紀念展：

開放日期： 5月18日至31日開放時間： 12.30pm - 5pm地點: 集雅軒 百盛樓 Block 231 Bain St, #01-59A, Singapore 180231Wong Soo Yen, Madam Wong’s journey is a testament to the resilience of pursuing one’s passions despite obstacles. Her dedication to both her family and her artistic pursuits is inspiring. It’s wonderful to hear how she found her way back to art through the Outram Park Arts Group and how her love for finger painting and Chinese ink grew. Traveling, too, seems to have enriched her perspective, especially in her appreciation for landscapes. Madame Wong’s commitment to practicing and sharing her joy through group shows highlights the transformative power of art in one’s life.

This exhibition gives us the opportunity to take a glimpse of her journey and dream to be an artist through parts of her earlier to later works.Curatorial Note by Oscar NgMadam Wong named her studio Mo Yuan Zhai (墨緣齋)  to express her deep passion for ink art. Her interests  span Chinese ink paintings, calligraphy, finger painting,  drawing, and Western paintings. In this special tribute,  we present a selection of her stunning ink landscapes,  finger paintings, and other captivating themes to share  with viewers. 

I have the privilege of assisting in the organization and  management of Madam Wong’s art collection at her  studio on Mydin Road. Hidden in cupboards, drawers,  and under tables, we discovered over 2,000 works,  each a testament to her dedication and persistence in  perfecting her strokes. Although she may have started  her art journey later in life, she became an avid and  meticulous learner. Evidence of this is found in her  numerous drafts and discarded papers, where she  repeatedly drew the same floral compositions, sometimes  more than 20 times, reflecting her determination to  master traditional techniques. 

Creating Chinese landscapes requires a poetic heart,  knowledge of literature, and intricate planning to evoke  a transcendent mood that transports viewers through  time. Madam Wong excelled in this art form, completing  a remarkable 7-meter-long scroll in 1994, which was  later endorsed and praised by Master Liu Kang and  Pan Shou in 1997. 

Finger painting, which involves using the tips of fingers  and nails instead of brushes, allows for highly spontaneous  and unpretentious creations. Madam Wong found  great joy in this technique, and her art reflects her  enthusiasm for learning. Throughout her life, her bond  with art was inseparable. Despite maintaining a low  profile, she participated in several art shows, encouraged  by Mr. Ng Woon Teck, Founder of the Outram CC Arts  Group, who featured her as one of three emerging  artists in 1988. 

We are grateful for your visit to this exhibition and hope  you find joy in experiencing Madam Wong’s eternal  brushstrokes.  Eternal Brushstrokes: A Tribute to Wong Soo Yen

Exhibition period：18th - 31st May 2024Opening hours： 12.30pm - 5pmLocation: Converge Art Converge Art Gallery Bras Basah Complex Block 231 Bain St, #01-59A, Singapore 180231