Iskandar Jalil: Kembara Tanah Liat (Clay Travels)

Iskandar Jalil is celebrated as one of Southeast Asia’s most prominent ceramicists. Known for his high level of discipline, tenacity and dedication, the Colombo Plan scholar is a recipient of multiple accolades including the prestigious Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette forhis outstanding achievements in visual arts. Published on the occasion of a retrospective exhibition at National Gallery Singapore, this catalogue illuminates Iskandar Jalil’s enduring relationship with clay and the pivotal role he plays in expanding the practice of ceramics.

Publisher: National Gallery Singapore
Author Biography: Low Sze Wee?is presently CEO at Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre. He was formerly Director of Curatorial, Collections and Education at National Gallery Singapore. Initially trained as a lawyer, Low later graduated with a Masters in History of Art from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. In 2007, he was awarded the National Heritage Board (NHB) Research Award for his contribution to scholarship on Singapore and Southeast Asian art history. Three of his exhibitions?Convergences—Chen Wen Hsi Centennial Exhibition,?The Big Picture Show?(co-curated with Ong Zhen Min) and?Xu Beihong in Nanyang?(co-curated with Chow Yian Ping)?have garnered NHB Exhibition Awards in 2007, 2008 and 2009 respectively. In 2013, Low was the first Singaporean to be named a fellow of the prestigious Clore Leadership Programme.
Language: English
Country of Origin: Singapore
Page count: 364
Binding: Hardback with slipcase
Search words: Singapore art, Southeast Asian art, ceramics, Iskandar Jalil