About the Artist

Born in 1963 in Singapore. Chak Kwok Sun 翟国山 worked in an engineering field from 1986 to 2008 after school and national service. His first encounter with clay in 2008 led him to a world of art exploration. In 2012, he met Iskandar Jalil, and practiced ceramic art under his guidance at Temasek Potters. He furthered his learning when he met Lim Kim Hui in 2013. Kwok Sun induces Zen philosophy in his artworks portraying simplicity in an elegant manner.

Kwok Sun has showcased his artworks by participating in several group exhibitions in Singapore.

2016: From Conventionals to Consumables at Flaneur Gallery

2015: Art Day Out! at Gillman Barracks

2014: 16th International Chawan Expo at Ngee Ann Cultural Centre

2013: Iskandar Jalil Ceramics Exhibition at Japan Creative Centre

2012: Pottery Art Exhibition at Tampines Regional Library

2012: 8th Ngee Ann 3D Art Exhibition at Ngee Ann Cultural Centre

2011: 7th Ngee Ann 3D Art Exhibition at Ngee Ann Cultural Centre

2010: ClayLink 2010 at Sculpture Square

2009: Annual Open House at Tampines Changkat Community Club

Background: Kwok Sun began teaching ceramic art in 2014. He was an engineering manager, 2008, with a Bachelor's Degree of Science in Computer Science, 1999, a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, 1983 and a Diploma in Management, 1999.