Tio Tjay
9 Golden Red Arowanas (2020)
Height 100cm x Width 120cm
media :
- Oil on canvas
Details :
Oil on canvas: 100 x 120 cm
Signed and dated, lower right: Tio Tjay, 2020
This lot is accompanied with a certificate of authenticity from the artist
Starting Bid : SGD 3,600
Estimate:
SGD 3,700 - 5,400
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Tio Tjay
Tio Tjay was an Indonesian painter who spent much of his life in Brazil. From a young age, he showed a keen interest in Chinese painting and calligraphy, with his artistic talent recognized early on. In 1967, he immigrated to Brazil with his family, later exhibiting his work across São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, and Paraguay. Between 1971 and 1975, he lived in Manaus, where he formed close connections with local communities.
Tio Tjay developed a distinctive style that fused the bold, vibrant colors of Latin America with oriental aesthetics—creating works that reflected both the spirit of Indonesia and the exoticism of the Amazon.