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Who is Tong Chin Sye

Renowned artist Tong Chin Sye (1939-2025) blends traditional and modern techniques, creating captivating artworks showcased globally. Specializing in oil and watercolor paintings, his pieces reflect cultural depth and emotional resonance. Exhibited in prestigious galleries, his work is sought by collectors. Explore his portfolio for unique, visionary artistry. He won first prize in the PSA Art Competition in 1987. He represented Singapore at the Flemish Watercolor Days held at Zaventen, Europe in 1998. Posthumously, he was awarded the Talent prize in 2026 International Juried Art Competition by Teravarna, Longlisted in the 2026 Jackson's Art Prize, and Highly Commended in the 2026 Winter Homiens Art Prize.

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A passage through time

Eighties

This era is full of rustic scenes and an easy going style. This painting of Pontianak, Indonesia, in 1986 shows a simple and rustic village life.

Nineties

This era shows heavy colors and opaque paints filling up almost the whole canvas. See this Chinatown painting with a Trishaw in front of the building.