Chua Soo Khim

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CHUA SOO KHIM

 

Born in 1953 in Hwi Yoh (Singapore), Soo Khim is a family-trained potter at Sam Mui Kuang Pottery since 1963. He has 32 years of experience at the Dragon Kiln (1963-1994) under the production department specialising in wheel throwing and mould making. He has since moved on and started doing glaze research and has conducted lessons since 1995.

Having participated in various exhibitions and public demonstration, his art works have been widely received and supported by Ministry of Foreign Affair, Singapore National Museum, National Parks Board, National Art Council and art lovers here and abroad.

Education & Training

Since 1995 Research on Glazes
1963 to 1994 Trained and worked at Sam Mui Kuang Pottery in Production Department, specialized in wheel throwing and moulded production.

Work Experience

Since 1995 Conduct pottery classes at Sam Mui Kuang Pottery
Since 1963 Master Potter at Sam Mui Kuang Pottery

Public Exposure

2004 to 2011 Live Demonstration on Wheel Throwing
– Whampoa Community Club
2005 Live Demonstration on Wheel Throwing
– NUS University Cultural Centre, NUS Centenial Ceramic Exhibition
2000 Live Demonstration on Wheel Throwing
– Kampong Glam Community Club
1994 Live Demonstration on Wheel Throwing
– Teochew Cultural Month, Singapore Art Festival
1990 Live Demonstration on Wheel Throwing
– Singapore Art Festival, Centre Point
1987 Live Demonstration on Wheel Throwing
– National Ceramic Showm National Museum Youth Gallery
1970 Live Demonstration on Wheel Throwing
– Mandarin Hotel

Group Exhibitions

Oct 2011 Ceramix 2011 – Simply Clay
– Drama Centre, National Library Building
Nov 2008 Ceramix 2008 – Cone 6 & Beyond
– Drama Centre, National Library Building
Nov 2006 Ceramix 2006 – Cone 6
– Drama Centre, National Library Building
Sept 2005 Ngee Ann 3D Art Exhibition
– Ngee Ann Cultural Centre
2004 3D Art Exhibition
– Ngee Ann Cultural Centre
1999 Ceramix 99
– Hwi Yoh Group, Tanglin Mall, Tanglin Shopping Centre
1996 Crystal in the Glaze by Chua Soo Khim & Chua Soo Kim
– Singapore Conference Hall
1987 Transforming Image, Contemporary Ceramics in Singapore
– National Ceramic Exhibition, National Museum

Public Collections

  • Delgro, Singapore
  • Development Bank of Singapore, Singapore
  • Keppel FELS, Singapore
  • Keppel Shipyard, Singapore
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Singapore
  • Ministry of Home Affair, Singapore
  • National Parks Board, Singapore
  • National Art Council, Singapore
  • Regent Hotel, Singapore
  • Sembawang Shipyard, Singapore
  • Singapore National Museum, Singapore
  • Wheelock properties, Singapore