Vincent Twardzik Ching is a Canadian artist based in Singapore since 2001. Rooted in drawing, painting, and interactive human-powered sculpture, his work explores humanity’s complex relationships with the wild natural world, often inspired by the edges of human habitation. Vincent’s art reflects a deep connection to nature’s elemental forces, echoing the sentiment:
“In every walk with Nature one receives far more than he seeks” — John Muir.
Recognized with Honourable Mentions at the Philip Morris ASEAN Art Awards (2001, 2003), Vincent has exhibited at notable venues including Singapore Art Museum, Yavuz Gallery, and The Private Museum. Recent highlights include exhibitions in Japan, China, and Indonesia, with works held in private collections Internationally.
Clumps of Tall Grass and a Barrier, 2020, charcoal on 200gsm paper, 59 x 42cm.
Double Cancellation, 2022, brass, steel, oil and speaker coil on wood and canvas, 33 x 28 x 11cm
Holding a Masters of Education in Visual Art, the artist is known for his enthusiastic promotion and development of the valuing of the Arts in society and in education. He is an accomplished Arts Educator across a variety of environments including Higher Education drawing and painting, Visual Arts for At-Risk and Underprivileged Children, Early Childhood Arts Education and Special Needs Arts Education.
..."What I was seeing were wonderful, magical arrangements that fate and time have brought together, the way the grass grew to extraordinary heights near a public footpath during the most intense period of the pandemic, a temporary rivulet formed on the edge of the jungle after a rainstorm..."
..."These places and moments contain an infinite type of inspiration, here the rejuvenating effects and awesome power of the natural world vibrate with energy and meaning and our presence is humbled."
Ulu One, 2023, charcoal on paper, 42 x 30cm
Tenjin Lamp, 2023, en plein air charcoal on Fabriano ivory sketch paper, 42 x 30cm