Drawing inspiration from objects, architecture, urban landscapes and even destructive scenes, Singaporean artist Boo Sze Yang interprets these subject matters as metaphors for symbols of contemporary life. In 1991, Boo graduated with a Diploma in Fine Art from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) and became an artist known for his gestural and monochromatic painting techniques. He went on to pursue his postgraduate Diploma in Fine Art from the University of Reading, UK, in 1995 and obtained his Master of Arts Degree at the University of the Arts London in 2004. Boo was the Head of the Fine Art Department at NAFA from 2008 to 2009 before becoming a full-time artist.
Boo’s first exhibited the House of God series in 2007, followed by House of God II in 2010. During his travels in several Western countries, Boo was drawn to cathedrals and churches, specifically for their magnificent architecture and spiritual likeness. He combines meticulous details and unique perspectives with the presence of light to evince the ethereal and superb qualities of these sacred spaces. These elements are present and notable in his other artworks, such as Southwark Cathedral, London and Trinity Church, Boston.
