This exquisite cascade of blooming Phalaenopsis orchids is testament to Khaw Sia's accomplished technique using the medium of watercolour. The beauty of the orchids are delicately rendered, reflecting the values of unity, love, and purity. The pristine blooms last for a long time and is therefore a symbol of longevity. Tiny dew drops placed on the leaves complement the liveliness of the flowers. Trained at the Sin Hwa Art Academy in Shanghai in 1925-1932, Khaw Sia came under the informal coaching of Sir Russel Flint in London in 1933. He was given a posthumous retrospective by the Penang State Art Gallery in 1998. As indication of his expertise and stature, his works were accepted by the Le Salon Paris in 1956, Summer Salon at the Royal Institute Galleries in London in 1957, and National Society Exhibition in London in 1958. A member of the American Orchid Society, he is well known for his painting of orchids. His passion for orchids resulted in him travelling extensively to Taiwan, Philippines, Hong Kong, Thailand and Indonesia, looking for new species for his garden and capturing their beauty on paper.