Exhibitions
"A work of art that did not begin in emotions is not art."
- Paul Cézanne
UOB Art Gallery, Singapore
Amid the hustle and bustle of Singapore's Central Business District, the gallery provides a creative enclave for you to appreciate artworks from the UOB Art Collection.
UOB Plaza 1, Ground Floor, 80 Raffles Place, Singapore 048624
Words of Wisdom
A Solo Exhibition by Aaron Gan
2015 UOB Painting of the Year (Singapore)
Gold Award Winner, Established Artist Category
2015 UOB Painting of the Year (Singapore)
Gold Award Winner, Established Artist Category
From 25 July to 30 September 2023
UOB Art Gallery, 80 Raffles Place, UOB Plaza 1, Ground Floor
In this exhibition, the artist showcases Chinese phrases / anecdotes collected over the years and interprets them through his art. He hopes his favourite words of wisdom would bring viewers the same joy and wonder as it did for him.
UOB Art Gallery, 80 Raffles Place, UOB Plaza 1, Ground Floor
In this exhibition, the artist showcases Chinese phrases / anecdotes collected over the years and interprets them through his art. He hopes his favourite words of wisdom would bring viewers the same joy and wonder as it did for him.

Aaron Gan
Aaron Gan is the Gold Award winner of the 2015 UOB Painting of the Year (Singapore), Established Artist Category. Born in Singapore in 1979, Aaron graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce (Dean's List) from the University of Western Australia in 2003. In 2012, he gave up his corporate career to fulfil his childhood aspiration to become a professional artist.
Following his numerous sell-out shows, Aaron's artworks have been collected and commissioned widely both in Singapore and internationally. These include the Prime Minister's Office, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, National Library Board, GIC, Wheelock Properties, Julius Baer, the Association of Banks in Singapore and others.
Aaron's works have also been presented to foreign dignitaries around the world. Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong presented his painting "Balestier Road" to the United States President Barack Obama in 2016.
In 2017, he collaborated with Nespresso on a regional media campaign spanning China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, and Taiwan. In 2018, Aaron was appointed the Art Ambassador for Faber Castell, Singapore. In 2020, he worked with Castiglion del Bosco on their exclusive Zodiac wine label. In 2021, his artwork "Charging Bull" was used for UOB's Lunar New Year campaign.
Website: aarongan.com
Email: contact@aarongan.com
Following his numerous sell-out shows, Aaron's artworks have been collected and commissioned widely both in Singapore and internationally. These include the Prime Minister's Office, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, National Library Board, GIC, Wheelock Properties, Julius Baer, the Association of Banks in Singapore and others.
Aaron's works have also been presented to foreign dignitaries around the world. Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong presented his painting "Balestier Road" to the United States President Barack Obama in 2016.
In 2017, he collaborated with Nespresso on a regional media campaign spanning China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, and Taiwan. In 2018, Aaron was appointed the Art Ambassador for Faber Castell, Singapore. In 2020, he worked with Castiglion del Bosco on their exclusive Zodiac wine label. In 2021, his artwork "Charging Bull" was used for UOB's Lunar New Year campaign.
Website: aarongan.com
Email: contact@aarongan.com

Starry Starry Night
2015 UOB Painting of the Year Award (Singapore),
Gold Award, Established Artist Category
Aaron Gan
2015 UOB Painting of the Year Award (Singapore),
Gold Award, Established Artist Category
Starry Starry Night
Watercolour on paper
103 x 68 cm
This painting is inspired by the great beauty of Van Gogh's The Starry Night, which was painted by the Dutch artist while in an asylum. Through this painting, Mr Gan offers a message of hope, reminding viewers that stars shine at their brightest during the darkest hours.Watercolour on paper
103 x 68 cm