Teng Nee Cheong | 邓尔昌


1951 - 2013









Teng Nee Cheong (b. 1951) is a distinguished Singaporean artist recognized for his vibrant and expressive paintings that often explore themes of identity, culture, and social commentary. Trained at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Teng developed a unique style that blends figurative representation with elements of abstraction, allowing him to convey both the physical and emotional essence of his subjects. His works frequently depict everyday life, cultural rituals, and local landscapes, rendered with bold colors, dynamic compositions, and a keen sense of narrative. Over the years, Teng has participated in numerous exhibitions locally and internationally, earning acclaim for his ability to capture Singaporean society with both sensitivity and insight. Beyond his artistic practice, he has contributed to the development of Singapore’s art scene by mentoring younger artists and promoting the importance of contemporary artistic expression.








Timeline






1968 - 1970                     Graduated from Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (南洋美术专科学校)

1978                                Special Award, The Ministry of Culture, Singapore

1980                                1st Solo Exhibition, “Art in Action”, National Museum Art Gallery, Singapore

1982                                Flora Fauna, Raya Gallery, Singapore
                                       Creative Award, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts Alumni Association, Singapore

1984                                2nd Young Artists Exhibition, National Museum Art Gallery, Singapore

 1986                                Festival of Arts, Art Forum, Singapore

1987                                Artistes Contemporians Des Singapour, Le Grand Palais, Paris, France

1988                                Singapore Artists Exhibition, Hong Kong Arts Centre, Pao Sui Loong Galleries, Hong Kong

1989                                20 Singapore Artists Exhibition, New York Art Expo, Jacon K Javits Convention Centre, USA
                                       Singapore Artists Exhibition, Brunei Museum, Brunei Darussalam
                                       ASEAN Travelling Exhibition, ASEAN Countries
                                       Contemporary Art in Singapore - Where East Meets West, National Museum, Singapore
                                       Contemporary Art in Singapore - Where East Meets West, Tropenmuseum, Amsterdam, Netherlands

1991                                Singapore Artists Exhibition, Brunei Artist Association, National Museum Art Gallery, Singapore
                                       Change - 20 Singapore Artists: A Decade of Their Work, National Museum Art Museum, Singapore
                                       Tan Tsze Chor Award, Singapore Art Society

1992                                2nd Solo Exhibition, “Crescent over the Equator”, Shenn’s Gallery, Singapore

1993                                “A Timeless Bondage”, The Philip Morris Group of Companies Singapore Art Awards 1993
                                       The Philip Morris Singapore Art Award, “A Timeless Bondage”

1995                                “Naked Thunder”, The Philip Morris Group of Companies Singapore Art Awards, ASEAN Sect, Jakarta, Indonesia 1995
                                       Permanent Collection Exhibition, Neka Museum, Bali, Indonesia
                                       The Philip Morris Singapore Art Award, “Naked Thunder”

1996                                The Philip Morris Singapore Art Award, “Once Where Celestial Gods Frolicked”
                                       “Once Where Celestial Gods Frolicked”, The Philip Morris Group of Companies Singapore Art Awards 1996, National Gallery, 
                                       Bangkok, Thailand

1998                                3rd Solo Exhbition, “Once Where Celestial Gods Frolicked”, Aryaduta Hotel, Jakarta, Indonesia
                                       “When The Season is Night”, The Philip Morris Group of Companies Singapore Art Awards 1998

1999                                Abandoned Thoughts, Two-man Show, Art-2 Gallery, Singapore

2000                                “Fireflies Calypso As Twilight Descends”, The Philip Morris Group of Companies Singapore Art Awards 2000

2004                                The 19th Asian International Art Exhibition, Fukuoka Asian Art Museum, Japan

2005                                “Wealth of Visions” - The DBS Art Collection, The Art House at Old Parliament, Singapore
                                       “Erotica”, Tony Raka Galery, Mas, Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia

2008                                “Commemorating A Decade” - (1997 - 2007), Telok Kurau Annual Exhibition, Telok Kurau Studios, Singapore

2009                                Daegu Art Fair, Daegu, Korea

2010                                “Those Gods Love Grow Mightier”, Gajah Gallery, Singapore






Selected Work







Kampung (I) ( 甘榜(I) )
Oil Painting
20 x 25.5
Kampung (II) ( 甘榜(II) )
Oil painting
20 x 25.5
Lotus in Bloom(I) ( 盛放的莲 (I) )
Water Color Painting
48 cm x 58 cm






Dancing Petals ( 舞动的花瓣 )
Water Color Painting
48 cm x 58 cm


Whispers of White Lotus (I) ( 白莲低语 (I) )
Water Color Painting
48 cm x 58 cm


Pink Serenade(I) ( 粉色小夜曲 (I) )
Water Color Painting
48 cm x 58 cm






Petal Shadows with Dragonfly ( 瓣影蜻蜓 )
Water Color Painting
48 cm x 58 cm


Soft Bloom ( 柔情绽放 )
Water Color Painting
48 cm x 58 cm


Geranium ( 天竺葵 )
Water Color Painting
48 cm x 58 cm






Dragonfly Among the Petals ( 花间蜻蜓 )
Water Color Painting
48 cm x 58 cm


Lotus Petals and Dragonfly ( 花瓣与蜻蜓 )
Water Color Painting
48 cm x 58 cm









Exhibition











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