Sam Mui Kuang Pottery - Chua Soo Khim

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.

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Work Experience:

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

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Public Exposure:

2004 – 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

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Group Exhibitions:

2011/Oct	Ceramix 2011 – Simply Clay – Drama Centre, National Library Building
2008 Nov	Ceramix 2008 – Cone 6 & Beyond – Drama Centre, National Library Building
2006/Nov	Ceramix 2006 – Cone 6 – Drama Centre, National Library Building
2005/Sept	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

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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

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