Gallery Opening: The Collection of Late Yu Tian Cheu
Coming to the Main Gallery August 2
Yu Tian Cheu was born in 1935, Huizhou, Canton province, China, and grew up in Singapore. At 18, he started learning traditional Chinese ink painting from Chen Wen His, one of the most influential artists in Singapore.
“My father was a proud artist,” said Jennifer Cheu Hornkohl, daughter of Yu Tian Cheu. “He rarely had the English skills to express himself in words. I believe he used his art to communicate his feelings and passion as any true artist does.”
This collection of work was obtained from his residence in China. Cheu is survived by Robert Cheu, Jennifer Cheu Hornkohl, and Mei and Su Hornkohl.