Tew Nai Tong was revered for painting in the Nanyang style, inspired by visions of tropical landscapes of paradise. This work evokes the memory of classical painting expressed in the sensual and naturalistic approach in depiction of the human body. The smooth contours and expressiveness of gaze are built with layers of oil paint. His models are embodiments of eternal youth and beauty. Tew Nai Tong received his formal art education at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (1956-1958), and later at Ecole Nationale Superieuere des Beaux Arts, France (1967-1968). His solo exhibitions were exhibited at the British Council, Kuala Lumpur (1964), National Library Singapore (1978), Art Folio, Singapore (2000), Cape of Good Hope Art Gallery, Singapore (2008) and retrospective exhibition, National Art Gallery Malaysia (2007). His awards include Second Prize, Chartered Bank Mural Design Competition (1964), Shell Watercolour Award (1981), Best Award, Esso (1982), Dunlop Watercolour Awards (1983) and Grand Prize Asia Art Award (Malaysia), Seoul, Korea (2009).