He was an artist, teacher and writer. He had major influence in the development of Singapore art. He was the first in attempting a synthesis of distinctive aesthetic traditions of the East and West through pioneering the style known as “Nanyang School” Chinese painting style.

Mr. Chen Chong Swee is one of the Singapore Watercolour Society founding members and was the treasurer for many years. His painting subjects were often composed from his surrounding environment and daily life activities for he believed that a painting must be understood and be a recollection of one’s thoughts. The many inspirational masterpieces were form his numerous tours to Bali and East Coast of West Malaysia.

Fishing Boat, East Coast Malaysia