Collected Chapters: Christine Mak is a charity art exhibition presenting 40 original artworks spanning decades of the artist’s life and practice, including works from her private collection that are being presented publicly for the first time. Presented as a series of chapters, each artwork reflects moments of memory, transformation, and lived experience—offering an intimate glimpse into the life behind the art. More than an exhibition, Collected Chapters invites you to experience and collect works from Christine Mak’s deeply personal artistic journey, with each piece supporting meaningful causes beyond the canvas.
Each artwork in Collected Chapters represents a moment in the artist’s journey—shaped by memory, reflection, and lived experience. All works are available for acquisition online and at the exhibition. If a piece resonates with you, you may collect it as part of this ongoing story while supporting meaningful causes through the arts.
Purchased artworks may be collected after the exhibition from the TRCL office at:
Alternatively, local delivery can be arranged at a fee of $50 per artwork.
Proceeds from all artwork acquisitions support:
The Business Times Budding Artists Fund (BT BAF) and The Olive Tree Fund.
Please note that purchases of artworks are not eligible for tax relief or tax deductions under the guidelines of the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore.
Collected Chapters: Christine Mak Exhibition
27 May – 5 June 2026
11am to 8pm daily
(Closing at 4pm on 5 June 2026)
Visual Art Centre
10 Penang Road, #01-02 Dhoby Ghaut Green, Singapore 238469
Collected Chapters explores the quiet yet profound relationship between art and life.
Bringing together works from a single artist, the exhibition unfolds as a narrative shaped by time, memory, and personal evolution. Each artwork becomes a chapter—capturing moments of reflection, resilience, and growth. Seen together, these works reveal not only artistic development, but the lived experiences and emotional landscapes behind them.
This edition features Singaporean artist Christine Mak, whose distinctive practice bridges modern Chinese brush painting with contemporary Western techniques. Spanning Chinese ink works, mixed media compositions, collage pieces, and contemporary works, the exhibition traces decades of artistic exploration and personal storytelling.
A celebrated name in the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s, Christine Mak became known for her sold-out exhibitions and expressive visual language marked by fluidity, texture, and emotional depth. Collected Chapters marks her first major return to the spotlight in recent years, offering collectors and audiences a rare opportunity to encounter a significant body of her work brought together in one setting.
All exhibited artworks are available for acquisition both online and at the exhibition. Through each artwork collected, these stories extend beyond the gallery—transforming art into meaningful impact for the communities the exhibition supports.
About Christine Mak
Christine Mak is a Singaporean artist recognised for her distinctive fusion of modern Chinese brush painting with contemporary Western techniques.
Widely regarded as one of Singapore’s most celebrated artists in the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s, she became known for her sold-out solo exhibitions and emotionally resonant works spanning Chinese ink, mixed media, collage, and contemporary compositions.
Her accolades include the UOB Painting of the Year Award (1996), Philip Morris ASEAN Art Awards (1995), IBM Art Award (1988, 1989), and the Ministry of Communications and Information Art Competition Awards (1987, 1989, 1990). In 2008, she was also honoured with the Arts Supporter Award for her contributions to the arts community.
Her works are held in prominent collections including the Singapore Art Museum, UOB, Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, Singtel Art Collection, and various Singapore government agencies and corporations.
Through Collected Chapters, her works come together as a living archive—revealing both artistic evolution and the deeply personal narratives embedded within each piece.
About the Beneficiaries
Proceeds from the exhibition support two meaningful causes.
The Business Times Budding Artists Fund (BT BAF), managed by TRCL
BT BAF supports children and youth from underserved backgrounds by providing access to quality arts education. Through structured programmes, workshops, and school-based initiatives such as Art of Play @ Schools, the fund nurtures creativity, builds confidence, and empowers young individuals to discover their potential.
The Olive Tree Fund, managed by New Hope Community Services
The Olive Tree Fund supports displaced or disadvantaged individuals through retreats and life skills programmes. By creating a safe and restorative environment, it offers space for participants to pause, reflect, and rebuild a sense of stability, purpose, and hope.
Through each artwork experienced and collected, these stories extend beyond the artist—transforming into meaningful impact for the communities they serve.
