Chinatown Vibes
By Terence Tan
US$ 800
Overview
2025
Giclée Print, Pigment Ink on Professional Fineart Archival paper (100% cotton matt)
Edition of 8
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About the art
Artist statement
Classic Editions of 8
Edition 1̶/̶8̶, 2/8
Artwork: 39cm X 39cm
Frame: 55cm x 55cm
Exceptional Editions of 6
Edition 1/6
Artwork: 70cm X 70cm
Frame: 100cm x 100cm
The collection of semi-abstract artworks vividly captures the essence of Singapore’s Chinatown, a district steeped in history and heritage. Each piece tells a story of hardworking people who have contributed to nation-building, their resilience echoing through the bustling streets. The artworks are alive with movement, depicting the busy, vibrant energy of a place where business thrives and cultures intersect. Instagrammable moments are woven into the canvases—lantern-lit alleys, nostalgic shophouses with intricate facades, and the striking juxtaposition of old and modern architecture.
The shophouse culture is a recurring theme, with its colorful, textured layers symbolizing the district’s multicultural and multi-religious identity. Temples, mosques, and churches stand side by side, reflecting harmony amidst diversity. During the Chinese New Year period and lantern festivals, the artworks come alive with vivid reds and golds, capturing the district’s transformation into a festive wonderland. The streets are adorned with lanterns, and the air is thick with the scent of traditional delicacies.
Through bold strokes and subtle details, the collection evokes a sense of nostalgia while celebrating the dynamic spirit of Chinatown. It’s a tribute to a place where history and modernity coexist, where every corner tells a story, and where the past and present dance in harmony.
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Terence Tan
Born: 1970
Hometown: Singapore
Based in: Singapore
Studied Electronics Engineering at Singapore Polytechnic. I became a professional photographer in 2008.
𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀, 𝗜𝗹𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀.
Since 2016, I began developing a distinctive artistic style that merges digital photography with painting and design concepts to create fineart prints.
Rather than simply capturing reality, my artworks serves as a gateway to imagination - …
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