Ling Yang Chang

Born in Singapore, Ling Yang Chang has been involved in many aspects of art-making over the last twenty years: artistic creations, group and solo exhibitions, workshops, public lectures and art teaching. As a graduate in Chinese Studies, Yang Chang finds a natural affinity for Chinese brush painting, with its close attention to beauty of liens, poetical resonance and philosophical depth. In this medium, Yang Chang is a complete artist in the Chinese scholarly tradition; not only does he carve his own seals, he also appends his artistic creations with his own calligraphical writings. Moreover, the steely discipline required in establishing a solid brush and ink control technique has built a strong platform for Yang Chang's exploration into other artistic fields, namely, Contemporary Chinese Art, and Modern and Abstract Painting. Hence, Yang Chang's work is characterised by a delicate balance of Chinese and Western influences. Even in the free rein of Western Abstract expression, the fine lines and tonal qualities of Chinese painting are never absent.