“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 dimension—an intricate interplay of light, shadow, and depth—highlighting how Poon invites viewers to engage with the sculptural dimensionality of his relief canvases. Widely recognised for his relief renditions of his signature Wave Series, these works from 1992 are significant representations of the trajectory of Poon’s oeuvre. They mark a pivotal transitory phase, where he challenged the sculptural possibilities of painting and redefined spatial constructivism in abstract art. Poon’s relentless pursuit of formal abstraction led him beyond the constraints of the flat canvas, where he meticulously engineered relief canvas to mathematical precision, infusing sculptural dynamism into paintings. Being awarded the 1983 UOB Painting of the Year was a milestone that cemented his reputation and propelled him toward major public and private commissions. Among his most iconic commissions, Poon’s monumental sculptures at St. Regis Hotel, Singapore, and the International Sculpture Park at the Beijing Olympics 2008 remain landmark spectacles, celebrated for their elegant interplay of space, structure, and colour. The span of his works, housed in esteemed private collections and national institutions, continue to attest to his enduring influence in Singapore’s art scene. Having graduated from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (Singapore), Byam Shaw School of Arts (London), and Regional College of Art (Bradford, Yorkshire), he absorbed diverse modernist influences from various cultural contexts, setting him apart among his contemporaries when he decided to return to Singapore. These remarkable pieces in a rare triptych are a testament to Anthony Poon’s lasting impact on modern abstraction and sculptural painting.