Ng Sock Hwa Sammy 黄淑华

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黄淑华在２０１０年毕业于南洋美术学院的墨画系, 师从新加坡著名的篆刻和水墨艺术家 - 陈健坡，曾纪策，黄明宗和胡财和。

２０１１年，淑华加入了啸涛篆刻书画会，之后也参加了画会的各项画展 。

平时除了爱观察身边的人和事物, 淑华也喜欢探讨人生观以及价值观 , 作品题材也主要来自身边各种困扰她的事物 。 把它们以绘画的方式呈现出来，除了是想抒发自己的想法也同时是在向他人寻求解决的方法。

自２０１７年， 淑华开始创作生活小品 <城市系列> 。这一系列的作品讲述的都是困扰城市民众的生活写照 。 画中有低头族 、 地铁里的众生相等等 。 探讨的是家人和朋友之间的疏离 、人们对手机的依赖及环境和形势的无奈。

２０１９年, 淑华荣获啸涛第４９届会员作品展 - 杰出作品奖 。 得奖作品 <九月的风吹过> 讲述的便是人们对空气受污染的无所适从。淑华 ２０２０年 的 作品<塑山图> 描绘的是环保危机, 是希望借由此画警惕和发扬环保意识, 进而改变我们的大自然生态 。 她说: "跟大自然相比, 我们的存在是短暂的 。 如果不能守护， 但求不要对它们造成更大的破坏 。"

Born in Singapore, Sock Hwa is driven by a deep desire to make a positive impact on the world. She graduated in 2010 from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts with a Diploma in Fine Arts, majoring in ink painting under the mentorship of acclaimed artists Tan Kian Por, Tan Kee Sek, Wee Beng Chong, and Oh Chai Hoo.

In her first year at the academy, Sock Hwa was honored with an invitation from the Mercedes-Benz Centre to participate in the joint exhibition "Expressions 2008," alongside local ink artist Irene Hong. Her artistic journey continued in 2009 with a series focused on "Reflections on Daily Life, Self, and Surroundings."

Her graduation work, which addressed the pressing issue of space loss in Singapore, was nominated for the Asian Sovereign Art Prize in 2010.

In 2011, Sock Hwa was welcomed into the Siaw-Tao Chinese Seal Carving, Calligraphy & Painting Society, and has been a regular contributor to their annual members' exhibitions. In 2019, she received the prestigious 14th Siaw-Tao Annual "Distinguished Art Award."

Her 2020 artworks addressed the impact of Covid-19 and the post-lockdown environment in Singapore, while also highlighting global concerns over plastic overconsumption.

Looking forward, Sock Hwa aims to create art that provokes thoughtful reflection on social issues. Through her work, she hopes to engage viewers and contribute to a more positive and mindful environment.