BY THE LAKE 湖边小屋 (2012) | GOH YOKE LEAN 吴玉莲
GOH YOKE LEAN 吴玉莲
b. Perak, 1951
BY THE LAKE, 2010
湖边小屋
Signed and dated "玉莲 10" (lower right)
Watercolour on paper, mounted on board
29 cm x 41 cm
About the Artist
Goh Yoke Lean, born in Ipoh, Perak, is a remarkable artist proficient in watercolour painting. Her late husband was the renowned artist Phang Chew - one of the leading figures of the "Kinta River Drawing Style" school in Perak. They met with each other during painting lessons organized by a society in the 1970s. They shared a deep passion for art and spent several decades together, managing a motorbike business while pursuing their artistic endeavours. After retirement, Goh and Phang often went outdoor painting together, exploring and capturing the beauty of the Malaysian landscape. Goh’s work reflects a profound connection to nature and a keen eye for detail.
Goh is one of the founding members of the Perak Art Society and has frequently exhibited at the society's group exhibitions. Her work has been featured in several group exhibitions such as the "Perak Art Society 40th Anniversary Exhibition" at the Ipoh Parade Mall in 2010 and the "Kinta River's Style of Drawing Exhibition" at the Younie Gallery in Kuala Lumpur in 2012. In 2015, Goh participated in the "Pameran Rakan-Rakan Pelukis Ke-3" (Artist Friends Art Exhibition) at St Jo's Gurney Paragon, Penang. She is also a member of the Urban Sketches Ipoh art group, actively participating in their exhibitions and events, and unleashing her talent and passion for art.