Seemingly cluttered, the intertwined sharp strokes and points, elicit a sense of unease. However, the brush and colour work is impeccable, with highlights standing out from the rest of the palette without being muddled by the earthy tones. Anthony Sum had his first exhibition in 1963 in the Chinese Drama Hall, Kuala Lumpur. Having learned both Chinese and Western brush paintings through art classes, he has since then organised multiple solo exhibitions throughout the years locally and internationally. In 2002, he had his 40-year retrospective solo exhibition in Melbourne, Australia.