Biography
William is a visual artist who spends his time indulging in the realm of arts and exploring concepts and mediums. He is effectively bilingual (English and Chinese) and worked with a few organisations to widen his exposure in the arts. Goh is an award winning artist who is the recipient of Ngee Ann Young Promising Artist Award 2021, 40th UOB Painting of the Year 2021, Highly Commended Award and 42th UOB Painting of the Year 2023, Highly Commended Award.
Goh is widely collected locally and internationally and has exhibited in prominent art spaces like Longhu Art Museum, Yunna, China. Kyushuu Cultural Centre, Fukuoka, Japan, Silpakorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, Lucieno Collection, Venice, Italy, Taiwan, Taipei Dangdai, Art Central Hong Kong, Harbourfront Centre, Hong Kong and many more.
He is also frequently represented by galleries in international art fairs and expo like Taipei Dangdai 2025, Art SG 2026, Hong Kong Art Central 2026. Recently, he was featured by Zaobao as an arising star in Visual Arts in 2026 and Art Galleries Associations Singapore on their social media as one of the artist represented by Olal Art as part of Singapore Art Week 2026.
Goh whose oeuvre navigates the intricate realms of spatial dynamics, collective memory, and object-oriented theory. Through a meticulous artistic inquiry, Goh confronts the complex interplay between sustainability imperatives and the processes of urban redevelopment within the context of Singapore's evolving landscape. Central to Goh's artistic practice is his deliberate engagement with materials salvaged from sites undergoing demolition, a curatorial choice that inherently embeds his work with a sense of historical consciousness and spatial narrative. The act of repurposing these objects, through a rigorous method of sanding onto sandpaper, becomes a transformative process that not only aesthetically preserves the essence of the original space but also metaphorically underscores the tension between preservation and progress. At the core of Goh's aesthetic philosophy lies a profound interrogation of temporalities and the phenomenology of space. By incorporating fragments of the past into his creations, Goh prompts contemplations on the significance of heritage preservation amidst the relentless march of urban development. His artworks serve as liminal markers, bridging the chasm between the ephemeral nature of human constructs and the enduring materiality of the environment. Through a nuanced exploration of objects, spaces, and memories, Goh's artistic interventions invite critical discourses on the socio-political dimensions of sustainability and the ethical imperatives of redevelopment practices. By imbuing his works with layers of historical resonance, he beckons viewers to confront the dialectical relationship between cultural heritage, sustainable urbanism, and the mutable nature of spatial narratives in contemporary Singapore.
During the term of his studies in Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Goh served as the student coordinator and level representative for the Art Teaching Programme for three years (2014-2017). He graduated as the Best Graduate of 2017 and was selected the institute’s STAR student.
Goh has built a decade-long artistic career, exhibiting in over 90 shows both in Singapore and abroad, and participating in academic symposiums and workshops across Asia. At 34, he serves as President of the Modern Art Society Singapore (2023–2027) and concurrently as Chairman of Telok Kurau Studios (2025–2026; previously 2020–2022). He also served as Honorary Treasurer of the Singapore Arts Federation (2025–2026). Goh is youngest member admitted to the Singapore Watercolour Society at age 20, Goh later served on its executive council as Assistant Secretary General (2016–2019) and Secretary (2016–2019). A graduate of the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University (Singapore), he is committed to engaging youth and communities through art. As an artist and art researcher, Goh contributes to the field through publications and research.