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Lee Kian Choong: Semi - Abstract Artworks (2013 - 2017)

During this period, my artistic focus turned inward toward the vital forces that bind all living things. Between 2013 and 2017, the work evolved into a celebration of nature, vitality, and systemic harmony, capturing the invisible threads that link human experience with the natural world.

Moving away from cosmic scale, these paintings look closely at organic rhythms, growth, and the fluid patterns of life. Sweeping lines, vibrant color palettes, and interlocking forms create a sense of continuous movement across the canvas. Each artwork acts as a living ecosystem, reflecting the delicate balance and profound interconnectedness of existence.

2013 - 2017: Nature, Life & Interconnectedness

2013 Artworks

鱼踪 (Hide & Seek), 2013 - Chinese ink & watercolour on rice paper by Lee Kian Choong. Semi abstract work with most Chinese ink on most area, some light blue at the corner with some small fish in red with small black eyes.
细语 (Whispering) - Chinese ink & watercolour on rice paper by Lee Kian Choong. A semi abstract work with Chinese ink on most area, light blue colour on small part of the artwork with some black tadpoles and some red lotus flowers. Some light silver pigments were added to brighten up the painting.

鱼踪 (2013)

Chinese ink & watercolour, 67 x 67 cm

Chinese ink & watercolour, 67 x 67 cm

Whispering (2013)

鱼踪, 2013 - Chinese ink & watercolour on rice paper by Lee Kian Choong. Semi abstract work featuring small fish among the floating  leaves. Chinese ink were used to depict the floating leaves. Black and red were used to denote the small fish hiding & playing in the water.

鱼踪 (2013)

Chinese ink & watercolour, 67 x 93 cm

生之旅 (Life Journey), 2013 - Chinese ink on rice paper by Lee Kian Choong. Semi abstract composition using different shade of the monochromatic Chinese ink to paint the tadpoles in the stream with some growth.

Chinese ink & watercolour, 68 x 106 cm

Journey of Life  (2013)

生之旅 (Life Journey), 2013  - Chinese ink on rice paper by Lee Kian Choong. A semi abstract work using solely different tones and density of the Chinese ink for the whole painting, depicting tadpoles in the wilderness stream.

Journey of Life (2013)

Chinese ink & watercolour, 67 x 63 cm

Wanderer, 2013 - Chinese ink & watercolour on rice paper by Lee Kian Choong. Chinese ink were used for some of the undertone and layered with the blue and cyan. Small fish of red and black scattered around the stream in this semi abstract artwork.

游子(2013)

Chinese ink & watercolour, 90 x 82 cm

Whispers of the Stream, 2013 - Chinese ink & watercolour on rice paper by Lee Kian Choong. Semi abstract work with mostly Chinese ink with few small fish in red and light blue water. The effect is more of monochromatic world.

Whispers of the Stream (2013)

Chinese ink & watercolour, 76 x 82 cm

2014 Artworks

In the Distance, 2014 - Chinese ink & watercolour on rice paper by Lee Kian Choong. Semi abstract composition with solid black ink for the birds. The main atmosphere is more of monochromatic as most parts are done with Chinese ink. A very small portion was painted with orange and red with a patch of gold paint for the sun.

In the Distance (2014)

Chinese ink & watercolour, 48 x 68 cm

In the Distance, 2014 - Chinese ink & watercolour on rice paper by Lee Kian Choong. Semi abstract composition done mostly by Chinese ink with different effects and shades. The birds in the middle were done with stronger black and the surrounding were done with lighter black for the contrast. A light pink sun was added at the top to add interest to the artwork.

Chinese ink & watercolour, 55 x 43 cm

In the Distance (2014)

Lotus Dream, 2014 - Chinese ink & watercolour on rice paper by Lee Kian Choong. A semi abstract work featuring lotus pond with mainly Chinese ink, a bit of blue for the water and red for the lotus flowers.

Dream Lotus (2014)

Chinese ink & watercolour 67 x 100 cm

遨遊 (adventure), 2014 - Chinese ink & watercolour on rice paper by Lee Kian Choong. A semi abstract work of some birds in the open sky above the wilderness with a rising sun in the backdrop. All the colours were muted to give a harmonious feeling.

Adventure (2014)

Chinese ink & watercolour, 68 x 64 cm

In the Distance, 2014 - Chinese ink & watercolour on rice paper by Lee Kian Choong. Light blue across most area to set the tone, with some solid black to bring out the subjects, the birds among the bushes. A silver sun at the back with some purple sky.

In the Distance (2014)

Chinese ink & watercolour, 65 x 49 cm

梦荷 (Lotus Dream), 2014 - Chinese ink & watercolour on rice paper by Lee Kian Choong. A semi abstract work featuring lotus in the pond. Cour used were Chinese ink for the leaves, blue for the water and red for the flowers.

Lotus Dream (2014)

SChinese ink & watercolour, 96 x 88 cm

2015 Artworks

In the Distance, 2015 -Chinese ink & watercolour on rice paper by Lee Kian Choong. Semi abstract work with large area of Chinese ink. Birds were in solid black against the purple sky with a silver sun.

In the Diatance  (2015)

Chinese ink & watercolour, 68 x 46 cm

In the Distance, 2015 - Chinese ink & watercolour on rice paper by Lee Kian Choong. A semi abstract work featuring birds with the purple sky and cyan mountain ranges. Chinese ink were used to depict the forested foreground.

In the Distance (2015)

Chinese ink & watercolour, 68 x 49 cm

Lotus Dream, 2015 - Chinese ink & watercolour on rice paper by Lee Kian Choong. This semi abstract feature more colours including Chinese ink, blue, red, light blue, cyan, green, yellowish green, some gold splashes and others.

Lotus Dream (2015)

Chinese ink & watercolour, 96 x 89 cm

In the Distance, 2015 - Chinese ink & watercolour on rice paper by Lee Kian Choong. Mainly Chinese ink, light purple, light green, cyan and purple were used for this semi abstract artwork.

In the Distance (2015)

Chinese ink & watercolour, 68 x 49 cm

Dream Lotus, 2015 - Chinese ink & watercolour on rice paper by Lee Kian Choong. A semi abstract work using Chinese ink, blue, green, cyan, and redto depict the lotus pond.

Lotus Dream (2015)

Chinese ink & watercolour, 68 x 126 cm

Lotus Dream, 2015 - Chinese ink & watercolour on rice paper by Lee Kian Choong. Semi abstract work featuring only Chinese ink, blue and pinkish red to depict lotus in the pond.

Lotus Dream (2015)

Chinese ink & watercolour, 68 x 94 cm

Voyage, 2015 - Chinese ink & watercolour on rice paper by Lee Kian Choong. This semi abstract work consisted mainly body colour of green, blue, purple, pink light blue and a patch of gold for the sun. The lines signify the journey, and the black dots of Chinese ink signify life.

Voyage (2015)

Chinese ink & watercolour, 68 x 68 cm

2016 Artworks

Paradise Hiatus, 2016 - Chinese ink & watercolour on rice paper by Lee Kian Choong. This semi abstract works mainly made up with Chinese ink, blue, cyan and pink colours.  The intentional space left without any colour was to depict the moon.

Paradise Hiatus (2016)

Chinese ink & watercolour, 50 x 56 cm

Paradise Hiatus, 2016 - Chinese ink & watercolour on rice paper by Lee Kian Choong. Semi abstract composition depicting birds using Chinese ink, cyan, purple, blue, dark blue and silver paint.

Paradise Hiatus (2016)

Chinese ink & watercolour, 48 x 68 cm

Lotus Drean, 2016 - Chinese ink & watercolour on rice paper by Lee Kian Choong. Semi abstract lotus pond featuring Chinese ink, purple, blue cyan, green colours.

Lotus Dream (2016)

Chinese ink & watercolour, 99 x 186 cm

Glory, 2016 - Chinese ink & watercolour on rice paper by Lee Kian Choong. Semi abstract work with multiple use of colour in the cold temperature scale, basically blue cyan and green. Some Chinese ink were used especially in the center, and a patch of gold paint was added for the focus point.

Glory (2016)

Chinese ink & watercolour, Dia 68 cm

Lotus Dream, 2016 - Chinese ink & watercolour on rice paper by Lee Kian Choong. A semi abstract work featuring a minimalist lotus pond, with minimum Chinese ink, and only some small area were filled with solid light blue, dark blue and the red.

Lotus Dream (2016)

Chinese ink & watercolour, 68 x 69 cm

Voyage, 2016 - Chinese ink & watercolour on rice paper by Lee Kian Choong. Semi abstract artwork with mainly puple colour. Chinese ink were used for the foreground, and the birds.

Voyage (2016)

Chinese ink & watercolour, 69 x 62 cm

 2017 Artworks

Evanescent, 2017 - Chinese ink & watercolour on rice paper by Lee Kian Choong. A semi abstract composition featuring only Chinese ink and two other colour Blue and Green for simplicity.

Evanescent (2017)

Chinese ink & watercolour, 34 x 69 cm

荷韵, 20915 - Chinese ink & watercolour on rice paper by Lee Kian Choong. Semi abstract work featuring more dynamic lotus flowers, painted with more solid blue, light blue, Chinese ink and the red for more vibrant and fluid effects.

荷韵 (2017)

Chinese ink & watercolour, 85 x 57 cm

Voyage, 2017 - Chinese ink & watercolour on rice paper by Lee Kian Choong. This semi abstract work with birds in the sky featuring Chinese ink blue and green with a silver paint for the monochromatic effects.

Voyage (2017)

Chinese ink & watercolor, 45 x 70 cm

远方 (Far Horizon), 2017 - Chinese ink & watercolour on rice paper by Lee Kian Choong. Semi abstract work featuring a winter sky with pink blue, cyan and light green. Solid body colour of green were used to paint the foreground trees. Chinese ink were used for the distance mountain, and the birds in the sky.

远方 (2017)

Chinese ink & watercolour, 61 x 86 cm

Dawn, 2017 - Chinese ink & watercolour on rice paper by Lee Kian Choong. Semi abstract work featuring birds with mountainous backdrop and a setting sun in white.

Dawn (2017)

Chinese ink & watercolour, 45 x 69 cm

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