Tea Time illustrates a group of Nyonya ladies enjoying a peaceful afternoon in each other's company. The subtle textures of local pastries, fruit, and porcelain were finely executed. On the right, a charming lady dressed in lilac is working on her embroidery techniques, representing a fine example of Nyonya craftsmanship. Tan Gaik Hoon graduated from the Kuala Lumpur College of Art with a Diploma in Fine Art in 1994. She is a member of the Malaysian Watercolour Society. Gaik Hoon's works can be found in collections in many countries such as Australia, France, Holland, United States, Singapore, Sweden, and Malaysia. Her work had also travelled to Seoul in South Korea where it was exhibited at the 22nd Korea New Art Festival. Apart from that, she was the Consolation Prize winner of the 1993 Competition organised by Kontena Nasional and the Shah Alam Gallery.