The world before we rush 

Step into a world that whispers rather than shouts. We are honoured to invite you to a solo exhibition by Foo Chee San (1928 - 2017), a keen observer of the quiet grace found in ordinary life. Through delicate oil on canvas, Foo Chee San captures the fleeting beauty we often overlook the light hitting a thatched roof, the steady flow of a river, and the stillness of a world before the rush. Join us in this tribute to the mundane and the elegant beauty of the everyday.

OFFICIAL OPENING: 24 July 2026 (6pm - 9pm) 
EXHIBITION DATE: 24 July - 7 August 2026 (11am - 6pm)
VENUE: Serenity Gallery Pte Ltd 
315 Outram Road #12-07 Tan Boon Liat Building, Singapore 169074.
Admission is free.

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About Foo Chee San

Foo Chee San (1930s–2017) was a distinguished Singapore-based artist and educator originally from Hainan, China. Trained at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts and in Japan, he built a career spanning over five decades, teaching at institutions including the National Institute of Education and NAFA. He held key roles in Singapore’s art community, such as board member of the Singapore Art Museum and chairman of the Society of Chinese Artists. Known for working across diverse media, his art often depicted Southeast Asian life and landscapes. Widely exhibited and collected internationally, he received multiple honours for his contributions before returning to China, where he passed away in 2017.