I would like to introduce a very talented landscape artist from South Africa and the unique scenery of his country featured in his oil paintings. He is Jacobus Hendrik Pierneef (1886 – 1957) from Pretoria, generally considered one of the best of the old South African masters.
His distinctive style is widely recognised, and the South African landscape greatly influenced his work. He hated the English system of artwork, widely known as the education of art. He advocated for all South African artists to follow their style and make a particular set of rules for themselves. He always followed his heart and new ideas.
Tan It Koon
Before retirement, Dr Tan It Koon was, among many appointments, Head of Clinical Biochemistry at SGH’s Dept of Pathology. He was the Deputy Chairman of the National Theatre Trust and Chairman for Grants and Scholarships of the Spore Cultural Foundation. He received the National Day Awards, PBM, and PPA, for his contribution to cultural and community development and excellence in Public Administration.
