Georgette Chen: A Pioneer of Singaporean Modern Art Georgette Liying Chendana Chen (born Chang Li Ying; 23 October 1906 – 15 March 1993), commonly known as Georgette Chen, was a Singaporean painter and one of the pioneers of modern singaporean art. Born in Paris, France to Chinese parents, Chen spent her early years in Shanghai and later studied art in Paris and New York. Her life’s journey embodies artistic exploration, cultural exch…