Personalities/Organisations in NORA

Georgette Chen Li Ying, born Chang Li Ying (b. October 1906, Zhejiang, China–d. 15 March 1993, Singapore), was one of Singapore’s pioneer artists who established the Nanyang style of painting. Known for her still life and portraits in oils, Chen was awarded the Cultural Medallion in 1982 for her outstanding achievements and contributions to art in Singapore.



Interview(s)

1 Georgette Chen, Cultural Medallion Recipient 1982 Visual Arts : [interview]
Singapore Art Museum
Video Recording , 01/01/2007

List of work(s) in NORA (5)

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1 East Coast vendor
Chen, Georgette, 1907-1993
Painting , 
2 Moon Festival table
Chen, Georgette, 1907-1993
Painting , 
3 Self portrait
Chen, Georgette, 1907-1993
Painting , 01/01/1946
4 Singapore waterfront
Chen, Georgette, 1907-1993
Painting , 01/01/1958
5 Still life with cut apple and orange
Chen, Georgette, 1907-1993
Painting ,