Kim-Liong Teo

INTRODUCTION
I started my artistic career in Singapore in the 50’s, but torn between an equal loves for art and science, chose the latter. I then worked in the computer industry, leaving in 1994 resuming my former.
I could only come back to where I left off. Therefore, I had to "leap-frog" myself. To achieve this, I spent some time initially in Beijing, and thereafter at the University College London under-studying some of the great masters and looking for new ideas at the same time.
I express myself my love of nature and my fascination with its mysterious and complex relationship with man. This lyrical emotional response is an important facet of my work, but I also put a great emphasis on the structure underlying each piece. My problem solving skills which I built up during my years of experience in science and technology, allow me to execute my work with a high degree of rationality. Before painting a work, I set myself objectives, and engage in work with a pre-established framework of procedures.
I strive to combine structure and spontaneity in my work. It is important to me to create a composition that engages the viewer with its carefully balanced shapes and areas of space. Once this sense of structure has been achieved...

EDUCATION
1954-56 Diploma in Western Art, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore1961-64
B.Sc.(Honours) in Physics, University of Singapore1996-98
Master of Fine Art (MFA) in Painting, Slade School of Fine Art, University College London

5 SOLO EXHIBITIONS :
2014, 浪漫 。印象 , Signature Gallery, Singapore
2013, Art of Teo Kim Liong, Nanman Gallery, Singapore
2012, Art of Teo Kim Liong, Lion City Gallery, Singapore
2005 Living in Eastern Europe, MICA Building, Singapore
2003 Autumn Songs, Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry Exhibition Hall, Singapore

8 GROUP EXHIBITIONS :
2015, Teochew 14 Artists Exhibition, Ngee Ann Art Centre, Singapore
2015, Singapore Art Society SG50 Celebration Art Exhibition, Singapore
2015, Singapore Art Society 65th Anniversary Art Exhibition, Singapore
2011, Art Revolution Taipei, Taipei World Trade Centre, Taiwan
2011, Taiwan-Singapore Art Exchange Exhibitions, Taiwan & Singapore
2008, International Art Exhibition, Henan, China
2008, Shanghai International Fine Art Exposition, Shanghai, China
1996-98, Annual exhibitions of the U.K.: City of Westminster Arts Council, New English Art Club, Royal Society of Marine Artists and Royal Institute of Oil Painters, UK