Cover Jade’s executive chinese chef Leong Chee Yeng trades his chef’s toque for a potter’s apron, presenting stunning ceramics at the East Garden Gallery (Photo: The Fullerton Singapore)
Jade’s executive chinese chef Leong Chee Yeng trades his chef’s toque for a potter’s apron, presenting stunning ceramics at the East Garden Gallery (Photo: The Fullerton Singapore)
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The exhibition features 50 ceramic pieces of executive chinese chef Leong Chee Yeng from Jade, where a portion of proceeds from artwork sales will be donated to the Autism Resource Centre (Singapore)
In a bid to unite artistic and culinary creativity, The Fullerton Hotel Singapore has administered the talents of Jade restaurant’s executive chinese chef Leong Chee Yeng, who trades his chef’s toque for a potter’s apron. A rare opportunity to admire cooking and art in the same space, ‘The Art of Jade’ showcases the interconnectivity of art and cooking– you’ll be surprised at its parallels.
The exhibition is part of the hotel’s commitment to preserving cultural heritage and community values. “We are honoured to invite our guests to explore chef Leong’s artistic side through this collection of artworks inspired by Chinese and local culture, while giving back to the community,” says Mr Gino Tan, country general manager of The Fullerton Hotels and Resorts.
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As a celebrated culinary authority, chef Leong carries with him an extensive and acclaimed career in Chinese gastronomy. As a ceramic hobbyist, he finds another avenue to situate his creative touch.
In expressing his culinary expertise and artistic flair, chef Leong sees the process of shaping raw clay and transforming fresh ingredients as a synonymous process that parallels the kitchen and the art studio. Requiring skilled hands, precision, and a sensitivity to transform, the crux of cooking and art proves to be inherently identical.
Selected art pieces are available for purchase, with a portion of proceeds donated to the Autism Resource Centre (Singapore) (Photo: The Fullerton Singapore)
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A master of taming fire in his prowess for Cantonese cuisine, chef Leong imitates this skill on the kiln, where 88 per cent of the ceramic pieces are wood-fired. Apart from ceramic pieces, the exhibition will also feature 12 oil paintings by chef Leong, reflecting his emotions, memories, and artistic vision that are a testament to the realm of cooking.
Selected art pieces are also available for purchase, with a portion of proceeds donated to the Autism Resource Centre (Singapore).
Above ‘The Art of Jade’ Nostalgic Reflections set menu (Photo: The Fullerton Hotel Singapore)
‘The Art of Jade’ Nostalgic Reflections set menu (Photo: The Fullerton Hotel Singapore)
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Through ‘The Art of Jade’, chef Leong’s synonymity with the restaurant, Jade, represents the amalgamation of his career and passions in one. Accompanying the exhibition, he turns back to cooking with a special six-course ‘Nostalgic Reflections’ menu at Jade inspired by the rich heritage of The Fullerton Building and its surrounding landmarks.
For chef Leong, culinary and ceramic arts convey “heartfelt stories shaped by the hands that craft them,” he shares. Guests can expect dishes like ‘Heritage in Stone’, featuring braised superior broth with fresh crab meat, sea cucumber and shredded chicken served in a stone pot, a nod to the Singapore Stone, a historical relic found near The Fullerton Hotel Singapore.
‘The Art of Jade’ exhibition is slated to run at The Fullerton Hotel Singapore’s East Garden Gallery from November 1 to 30, 2024.
