“My roots are here and I find that it is important for me to stay here and perhaps show young artists that you can make use of any form and materials for art.” (1972) A recipient of the prestigious 1990 Cultural Medallion, Anthony Poon is celebrated as one of Singapore’s leading painter-sculptors, renowned for his innovative exploration of geometry, form, and space. In this lot, his mastery of the acrylic medium is evident in the seamless gradation of aquamarine, teal, and turquoise, evoking the rhythmic ebb and flow of the seascape. When viewed in a photograph, the smooth ombré of cool tones is strikingly accentuated by the curvilinear form, drawing on the appeal of optical art. Experiencing the work in person, however, unveils an added...