This painting titled “Offerings” was donated to the Singapore Art Museum amongst 1000 over pieces of Liu Kang’s own artwork in 2003. Liu Kang was a Singapore artist known for his Balinese-themed figurative paintings. As a founding member of the Singapore Art Society, he was involved in developing the Nanyang style. In 1952 Liu Kang, together with fellow artists Chen Wen Hsi, Chen Chong Swee and Cheong Soo Pieng, made a painting trip to Indonesia and Bali. Liu Kang regards Balinese women as having important social and economic roles. Hence, Balinese women are seen repeated in his paintings. He uses bold and bright colours to portray the exotic and vibrant culture he experienced, thereby enhancing the visual experience of viewers.
