Executed in refined brushwork, Chinese ink painter Nan Qi (南溪) presents a striking portrait of Lee Kuan Yew, the founding father of Singapore, created to mark the 50th anniversary of Singapore's independence. A visionary leader who had shaped Singapore to an advanced, developed nation. Nan Qi is a leading contemporary Chinese ink artist celebrated for reinventing traditional ink painting. A graduate of the People's Liberation Army Fine Arts Academy in Beijing, he combines classical ink aesthetics with contemporary subjects, creating works that explore perception, modern society, and visual culture. He is best known for his 'halo dot' paintings. His works have been exhibited internationally at institutions and art fairs including the National Art Museum of China, the Beijing International Art Biennale, the Royal Academy of Arts in London, Art Basel Hong Kong, and major galleries in Singapore, Hong Kong, Europe and the United States.