About

John became a full time artist in 2021 after holding various managerial roles in the corporate world for 30 years. He obtained a business degree from Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand and lived in Malaysia, Hong Kong, Canada before settling in Singapore. As an artist, he draws inspiration from his extensive life experiences, travels around the world, as well as yoga and Tai Chi practice. In his pursuit for continuous learning and his aspirations of becoming the best artist that he can be, John is currently pursuing his bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts at LaSalle Art College, Singapore.

Exhibitions

2025

Group, Crumbs, Alliance Francaise, Singapore
Group, Metal, Sculpture Society, Singapore

2024

Solo, Quiet Layers of Nature, Singapore
Group, Made in Singapore, Sculpture Society, Singapore
Group, Everything in Between, LaSalle studio, Singapore

2023

Group, Where Worlds Collide, LaSalle Project Space, Singapore
Group, BEYOND, Art Commune Gallery, Singapore
Group, Wood Symposium, Singapore Sculpture Society
Group, SEEK, Singapore Sculpture Society Annual Show

2022

Group, TOUGEI IV, Aliwal Centre, Singapore
Group, Tea and Ceramics, Singapore
Solo, Reflections of Bedok Reservoir, Bedok Reservoir park, Singapore

Experience

Assistant Vice President Corporate Admin, SATS Ltd, Singapore (2011-2021)

Risk and Compliance Manager, Hong Leong Asia Ltd, Singapore (2005-2010)

Financial Services Manager, Bank of Montreal, Canada (2002-2005)

eBusiness Consultant, Jardin OneSolution, Hong Kong (2000-2001)

Corporate Development Manager, Lam Soon, Hong Kong (1998-2000)

Senior Consultant, Hong Leong Management Co, Malaysia (1994-1998)

Corporate Planning Executive, Hong Leong Finance Bhd, Malaysia (1991-1994)

Education

2023-2025 Bachelor of Fine Arts, LaSalle College of the Arts, Singapore (Ongoing)

1987-1990 Bachelor of Commerce and Administration, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand

Contact

Email: Johnleongck@gmail.com

Facebook and Instagram: @johnleongck

Website: johnleongck.com, borneeogallery.com