Choo Keng Kwang

Choo Keng Kwang was a graduate from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts. He was awarded the public service medal in 1976 for his contributions to the arts. In 1977, Choo Keng Kwang painted a special calendar series of six paintings each depicting varnishing trades of Singapore. In 1984, he became the head of the art education department at NAFA. In 1986, Choo Keng Kwang was conferred the long service award for his contribution in education.

Choo Keng Kwang’s paintings have been presented to former leaders from Egypt as well as China and collected by former president Mr Ong Teng Cheng.

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ARTIST BIOGRAPHY

1953
Senior Middle Three certificate, Catholic High School / Diploma (Fine Arts), Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA).

1954: Principal, Sin Hua School (Sin Wah School), Upper Changi Road.

1984: Seconded to NAFA / Head, Art Education Department, NAFA.

1976: Public Service Medal (PBM) for contribution to art, conferred by the late President Benjamin Sheares.

1981: Community Award, Bundaberg Art Society, Australia.

1983: Special Award, National Day Art Exhibition.

1986: Voluntary Service Medal for contribution to art, Singapore ART ’85 – 50th Anniversary, Society of Chinese Artists Award / Long Service Award (PBS) for contributions to education.

1989: Selected artist for Outstanding Singapore Artists Exhibition series, Ministry of Community Development