Vincent Hoisington

Vincent M. Hoisington (1924 — 24 June 1972) was a Singaporean self-taught painter and sculptor. He was a pioneer in aluminium art in Singapore.

Early life and education Hoisington was born in Singapore in 1924. He was the son of teacher Henry Martyn Hoisington and educationist Hannah Sundram. He sold his first artwork when he was 11. He studied at St. Joseph's Institution. During the Japanese occupation of Singapore, he painted portraits and made technical drawings for the Japanese to support himself, and received piano lessons from his sister. In the 1950s, Hoisington designed the decor and the window displays for the Robinsons and John Little department stores. He was also commissioned for paintings and sculptures. Two of Hoisingron's paintings was installed in the Raffles Hotel. A painting of his which depicts the Annunciation can be found in the Novena Church.

Hoisington was a pioneer of aluminium etching in Singapore. In 1972, he established an art gallery in his home.

Personal life and death Hoisington married Agnes, a schoolteacher. They had four children, including Karen and Henry, who also became artists. They lived on 27 Margoliouth Road.