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"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
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.
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

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.

Simple Happiness, 2023

Aaron Gan
Simple Happiness, 2023
Watercolour on paper
76 x 28 cm
S$1,600

Integrity, 2023

Aaron Gan
Integrity, 2023
Watercolour on paper
76 x 28 cm
S$1,600

Rectitude, 2023

Aaron Gan
Rectitude, 2023
Watercolour on paper
76 x 28 cm
S$1,600

Home, 2023

Aaron Gan
Home, 2023
Watercolour on paper
76 x 28 cm
S$1,600

Loving Union, 2023

Aaron Gan
Loving Union, 2023
Watercolour on paper
76 x 28 cm
S$1,600

The Road Less Travelled, 2022

Aaron Gan
The Road Less Travelled, 2022
Watercolour on paper
76 x 28 cm
S$1,600

Virtue, 2022

Aaron Gan
Virtue, 2022
Watercolour on paper
76 x 28 cm
S$1,600

Compassion, 2023

Aaron Gan
Compassion, 2023
Watercolour on paper
76 x 28 cm
S$1,600

Empathy, 2023

Aaron Gan
Empathy, 2023
Watercolour on paper
76 x 28 cm
S$1,600

Understanding Oneself, 2023

Aaron Gan
Understanding Oneself, 2023
Watercolour on paper
76 x 28 cm
S$1,600

Enlighten, 2023

Aaron Gan
Enlighten, 2023
Watercolour on paper
76 x 28 cm
S$1,600

Humble, 2023

Aaron Gan
Humble, 2023
Watercolour on paper
56 x 56 cm
S$2,400

Contentment, 2022

Aaron Gan
Contentment, 2022
Watercolour on paper
76 x 28 cm
S$1,600

Joy With Friends, 2023

Aaron Gan
Joy With Friends, 2023
Watercolour on paper
76 x 28 cm
S$1,600

Sow, 2023

Aaron Gan
Sow, 2023
Watercolour on paper
76 x 28 cm
S$1,600

Prosperity and Progress, 2023

Aaron Gan
Prosperity and Progress, 2023
Watercolour on paper
37 x 56 cm
S$1,600

Sir Stamford Raffles, 2023

Aaron Gan
Sir Stamford Raffles, 2023
Watercolour on paper
56 x 37 cm
S$1,600