Allison Liu

Founder of Song Art Foundation Singapore. Ph.D. candidate of the Renmin University of China, specialized in Aesthetics, School of Philosophy. Visiting Professor of Jiangxi Vocational College of Industry & Engineering. Visiting Researcher of Shenzhen Technology University International Contemporary Art Research Centre. Provincial Master of Ceramic Arts China.

In 2017 Allison created the “Statement of Six Senses”: “Front and back the form and spirit; left and right the west and east; up and down the tradition and innovation”. With this statement of art, she aims to develop the boundary of the expressions of shanshui, along all six dimensions to balance between the form and spirit, to integrate the essences of the east and west and root the creations from our culture with a fresh and modern outlook. Allison’s artworks explore the artistic conception of “shanshui” or literally interpreted from “mountain and water” but far beyond that. The profound brush skills are deep rooted from Chinese classical paintings. The strong colors bring a renaissance to restore the magnificence of ancient times. And the dynamic expressions suggest a rich exploration in contemporary approach. The medium she applies of ink and colour on rice paper rarely presents a three-dimensional perspective on figurative paintings, as well as a rich visual effect that usually only brought over by oil paintings. In terms of the morphological expression, she advances with exquisite structure to more abstract compositions through deconstruction and reconstruction. The motif in the “Alienation” series paintings originated from shanshui, the subject is composed of shanshui, and shanshui is the source of inspiration and energy for the subject. The cultural character of the expression, the richness of the themes, the modernity of the visual language, and the agility and artistic conception of my artworks have attracted art connoisseurs from both the East and the West, and collector base is widespread across the Great China, Europe, North America, Middle east and ASEAN countries. Allison has been invited to exhibit at Shenzhen International Art Fair, China 70th Anniversary – Beijing International Ink Painting Invitational Exhibition, National Day Exhibitions Singapore, Shenzhen Technology University International Contemporary Art Exhibition, solo exhibitions at the Art Stage Singapore, American Club Singapore and ONE°15 Yacht Club Singapore.

Research subjects focus on Asian art masters and published books and papers, incl. Zhang Daqian (1899-1983), Xu Beihong (1895-1953), Zao Wou-ki(1921-2013), Chu Teh-Chun (1920-2014), Georgette Chen (1906-1993), Chen Wen Hsi (1906-1991), Cheong Soo Pieng (1917-1983), Liu Kuo-Sung (1932-) and Yeo Hoe Koon (1935-). 

• Jointly curated Lim Hak Tai (1898-1963) Retrospective Exhibition in Xiamen Art Museum in 2011, and published the book 《Crossing Visions – Singapore and Xiamen – Lim Hak Tai Art Exhibition》. 
• Jointly curated Liu Kuo-Sung Asian Touring Exhibition in 2015 across museums in Singapore, Jakarta and Bangkok. Participated to publish the book 《The Story of Cheong Soo Pieng》in 2015. 
• Curated Chen Wen Hsi Retrospective Exhibition in Museum of Contemporary Arts Singapore in 2015, and published the book 《Chen Wen Hsi: A Retrospective》. 
• Curated Yeo Hoe Koon Asian Touring Exhibition in 2016-2019 in MoCA Singapore and the Palace Museum Xiamen Kulangsu Gallery and published the book 《Indulgence: Yeo Hoe Koon Asia Touring Exhibition》. 
• Paper《Cross-border Investment and Management of the Art Asset》compiled by Global Legal Alliance in the book《Cross-border Investment and International Cooperation》 published by China Law Press, 2019. 
• Paper《A Strategic Study of Art Asset Management》 published in Peking University Cultural Industries Review 2020. 
• Paper《Nanyang Characteristics in Xu Beihong’s Paintings – A Further Study of Sir Shenton Thomas》published by Chinese Oil Painting, 2021. 
• Book《Critical Review – Liu Song Nian Shanshui, Song Dynasty, Collection of the Palace Museum Beijing》published by An Hui Fine Arts Publishing House 2021.
• Book《Critical Review – A Hazy Autumn Dawn, Song Dynasty, Collection of the Metropolitan Museum New York》 published by An Hui Fine Arts Publishing House 2021.

Obtained six China National Patents in design of Zisha teapots 2019-2021, among which the “PhD Teapot” design won the Silver Award in “The Earth Award” 2020 - the top level competition in Chinese ceramic society; and won the Gold Medal in the 7th China National Ceramics Industry Skills Competition in 2021. The “Rock” design was featured by china.com in 2021, under the State Council Information Office. The “Zhuan Chao - Teochew Gong Fu Style 3” teapot design won the Silver Award in 2023 Chinese Ceramic and Zisha Design Competition.

A distinguished speaker at art forums organised by governments and universities incl: 

• “Silk Road Art Forum”, Shanghai Municipal and Gansu Provincial Government, Sep 2015. 
• “The Alternative Asset Management Forum”, Nanyang Technological University and SGX, Jan 2016. 
• Art Forum 1st National Silk Road Dunhuang International Cultural Expo, Sep 2016. 
• China Summit, Yale-NUS, Singapore, Mar 2017. 
• The Island Art Forum of Art Basel Hong Kong, Mar 2017. 
• Singapore Management University and Southeast Asian Ceramic Society’s 50th Anniversary, “Tea Culture and Tea Wares”, Aug 2017. 
• Peking University International Doctoral Student Art Forum, Aug-Sep 2018; Global Legal Alliance Annual Conference, Washington DC and New York, U.S., Oct 2018; 
• Christie’s Global Conference, Christie’s Art Education New York, London and Hong Kong, Nov 2020;
• Shenzhen Technological University International Contemporary Art Exhibition Forum, Nov 2020;
• Federation of Art Societies Singapore, International Women Artists Exhibition Forum, “Collections and Assets”, Mar 2023.

Interviewed by China Daily Asian Weekly, Lianhe Zaobao, Straits Times, MediaCorp Channel 8, Prestige Wealth, the Peak, a+ Magazine for art creation, appreciation and authentication.