2016 UOB Painting of the Year
Established Artist Category
Singapore

Artist: Carey Ngai
Title: Industry 2.0 III
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size (cm): 120 x 100

Through Industry 2.0 III, Mr Ngai expresses his views on the progress of society and its implications. As society progresses, automated machineries that were once relied upon heavily for work and development are being eliminated and forgotten. Similarly, humans, who play an important role in the development of society, will eventually be replaced by artificial intelligence.

Artist’s Bio

Mr Ngai pursued his passion for art at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts. He is currently an Associate Professor at Xiamen University’s College of the Arts and his works have received many international accolades. Mr Ngai is an alumni of the UOB Painting of the Year, having been recognised at the 17th and 20th UOB Painting of the Year.