An established painter renowned for his watercolours, Ong Kim Seng is fascinated by the landscapes and historical locations of Singapore. In this piece, the artist captures the impressions of the elaborate architectural façade of the building. His naturalistic renderings of light and shadow on the church grounds are painted in swift brush work, amidst the lush and peaceful surroundings. Self-taught Ong Kim Seng has travelled all over the world to paint quaint scenes of romance. Such is his skills that he is the first Asian outside of the United States to be made a member of the American Watercolour Society, and after winning a total of six different awards made a Dolphin Fellow in 2000 (he is a member since 1992). In Singapore, he was accorded the Cultural Medallion (1990) and the Arts Supporters Award (2001) for being adviser to the National Arts Council since 1998. He is also president of the Singapore Watercolour Society from 1991 to 2001 and organising chairman of the Asian Watercolours 1997. His collectors include Queen Elizabeth II, former UN secretary-general Kofi Anan, and former prime ministers of Thailand, Japan and India. In the Hong Kong Sotheby's auction on April 2, 2017, his acrylic on canvas, Nepal, sold for a premium of HK$735,000. His solo exhibition Roof Of The World - Journeys was held by Artcommune Gallery, Singapore (2024).