The Clarity After (一雨净虚空)

LASALLE College of the Arts is proud to present The Clarity After (一雨净虚空), a major retrospective honouring Chua Ek Kay (1947–2008), one of Singapore’s most notable contemporary artists and a distinguished alumnus. Showcasing 50 paintings from a significant private collection on display to the public for the first time, it allows one to step into the artist’s mind to understand his creative process. 

Through vast archival materials, the exhibition explores the artist’s ‘co-curation’ efforts by presenting his ‘voices’ through quotes, handwritten manuscripts and sketches to share his inner thoughts and the challenges he faced in life. Personal reflections from his students, friends and family provide insight into the artist’s journey in search of a visual language—underscoring the core of the art curriculum as evidenced in LASALLE’s 40 over years of arts education in Singapore. 

English forum: Chua Ek Kay as an Educator, Artist and Innovator

Join Milenko Prvački, Teo Han Wue, and Low Sze Wee in a thought-provoking discussion on Chua Ek Kay’s artistic and cultural legacy. The forum explores his enduring influence as a teacher and innovator, bicultural vision, and redefinition of ink within Singapore’s modern art landscape. Through their reflections, the speakers offer fresh perspectives on how Chua bridged tradition and modernity through both art and education. 

Moderator: 
Jeffrey Say, Programme Leader, MA Asian Art Histories, LASALLE College of the Arts.

Venue:  Lecture Theatre, Block F Level 2 #F202
            LASALLE College of the Arts
Date:    22 Nov 2025
Time:    3:00pm–4:15pm

Chinese forum: Ink and Expressions

Join Mr Chong Wing Hong, Mr Terence Teo and Dr Wang Ruobing in an engaging discussion on the dialogue between ink and thought in Chua Ek Kay’s art. The speakers explore his literary sensibilities, reinterpretation of ink traditions, and contemporary approaches to material and meaning—offering insights into how Chua’s practice bridges poetry, philosophy, and visual expression. 

There will be a book launch held in conjunction with the Chinese forum.

Moderator: 
Zou Lu, writer, publisher of 50 Singapore Artists’ Interviews and Editor-in-Chief of Art Research Magazine.

Venue:  Lecture Theatre, Block F Level 2 #F202
            LASALLE College of the Arts
Date:    29 Nov 2025
Time:    3:00pm–4:15pm

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Admission is free.

Image: Old Houses with Walls in White (旧屋白墙), Chua Ek Kay (2007)