Johor born Tan’s angst and frustrations are evident in his
apocalyptic pieces. The narrative use of himself emphasises his
experiences to the viewer.
"Many people say Tan Chin Kuan is an angst – ridden
guy, an angry man. Well, anger is just part of the power, you need
to come at it from two sides to balance and restrain it. Otherwise,
one day anger will take over you and that power will vanish."
Quotes
"…pioneering advocator of the figure or perhaps
in realising "the notion of the corruption of the flesh"
in the last decade (in Malaysian art)."
