Wu Peng Seng, At Rest, 1964. Collection of National Gallery Singapore

At Rest

Artist Wu Peng Seng
Year 1964
Dimensions 48.3 cm × 39 cm
Medium Gelatin silver print on paper
Location Collection of National Gallery Singapore

A foremost photographer in Singapore noted for his landscape photography, Wu Peng Seng was born in Shantou, China and arrived in Singapore in 1954. Wu was a master at constructing an affective scene and using patterns to create interesting compositions. His works, including At Rest, are composed images that exhibit a strong use of dramatic lines and high contrast.

Exhibition

Living Pictures: Photography in Southeast Asia, National Gallery Singapore, December 2 2022–August 20, 2023

Wu Peng Seng, At Rest, 1964. Collection of National Gallery Singapore