A late evening landscape at the peak of a mountain top is shown here, its majestic height suggested through billowing clouds and dense mist. A lone ancient tree stands out in the foreground, demonstrating the spatial distance of the mountains. A mysterious and evocative mood was conveyed through the integration of ink painting techniques with light effects, through a combination of light and heavy brushstrokes. Cheng Haw Chien draws on both traditional literati tradition which emphasized on the artistic conception and Lingnan style focusing on the modern spirit in a progressive exploration of new themes. In 1981, the artist embarked on a tour around the globe — Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Island nations, Central and Southern America, the United States, Canada, Europe, Africa, lndia, Nepal, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, the Philippines and other countries. Cheng took photographs and with keen observation, he made a number of sketches from photo and memory, capturing the divergent cultures, landscapes, flora and fauna. A master of the Lingnan school in Malaysia where he was under personal tutelage of Professor Zhao Shao-ang, the renowned master of Lingnan School, China; other mentors include Reverend Chuk Mor and Taiwanese professor Liang Han Cao. Cheng pursued degree in Diplomacy and studied calligraphy in Taiwan. His solo exhibition includes The Art World of Cheng Haw Chien, National Art Gallery Malaysia (2010), and at the prestigious Huizhou Museum, Guangzhou, China (2018).