The artist
JJ Tan
A Singaporean artist whose vivid floral paintings and inspiring journey have reached audiences across Singapore and Taiwan.
JJ Tan is a Singaporean artist whose vivid floral paintings express colour, emotion and the natural world. Living with autism, he found in art a powerful way to communicate and connect with others.
His talent developed from an early age with support from educators in Singapore. At 18, he moved to Taiwan with his mother and continued his studies at Kao Yuan University. Despite language barriers, his artistic ability was recognised by professors and classmates.
JJ has exhibited across Singapore and Taiwan, including Gangshan Cultural Center, Howard Plaza Hotel, The Arts House and ION Art. His story has also appeared in Singaporean and Taiwanese media. Through every painting, he shares a message of resilience, creativity and seeing beauty in everyday life.
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