Portrait of an artist

Retrospective of Georgette Chen not only features her paintings but also rarely seen works that delve into her early life

Georgette Chen's (above) interest in the lives of everyday people was evident in her works, such as in Malay Wedding (above left). The retrospective includes archival material such as photos. (right).
Georgette Chen's (above) interest in the lives of everyday people was evident in her works, such as in Malay Wedding. The retrospective includes archival material such as photos.ST PHOTOS: KUA CHEE SIONG
Georgette Chen's interest in the lives of everyday people was evident in her works, such as in Malay Wedding (above). The retrospective includes archival material such as photos.
Georgette Chen's interest in the lives of everyday people was evident in her works, such as in Malay Wedding (above). The retrospective includes archival material such as photos.ST PHOTOS: KUA CHEE SIONG
Georgette Chen's (above) interest in the lives of everyday people was evident in her works, such as in Malay Wedding (above left). The retrospective includes archival material such as photos. (right).
Georgette Chen's interest in the lives of everyday people was evident in her works, such as in Malay Wedding. The retrospective includes archival material such as photos. (above).ST PHOTOS: KUA CHEE SIONG
Senior Culture Correspondent
Published: 
Nov 26, 2020, 5:00 am SGT
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A cosmopolite, an inveterate correspondent and a dedicated artist.

Georgette Chen: At Home In The World captures all these aspects of the pioneering artist, the sole female in the school of Nanyang painters who formed Singapore's first generation of artists.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on November 26, 2020, with the headline 'Portrait of an artist'. Print Edition | Subscribe
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