Chong Siew Ying is one of the most iconic figures in Malaysian contemporary art. In terms of composition this work explores various techniques of using mediums and forms to express the poetic qualities of landscape, a style which the artist is renowned for. Delicate and touched by a gentle breeze, the reflections of trees and sky are seen in the water. Her celebrated paintings of landscapes are informed by Eastern and Western sensibilities and exude an atmospheric feeling, allowing the viewer to gaze in contemplation. By using refined strokes in monochrome colours Siew Ying captures a dreamy, captivating scene of sky and water united as one. Chong Siew Ying first studied for her Diploma in Graphic Design at the Petaling College of Art and Design but impetuously decided to continue her studies in Paris in 1990, at the L’ Ecole des Beaux-Arts, Versailles (1991-1994) and then L’Atelier 63 (1994-1996), supporting herself by working part time as an au pair. Two artist’s residences — Rimbun Dahan, Selangor (1999-2000) and the Vermont Studio Centre, United States (2001, Freeman Asian Artist Fellowship) proved timely in her taking stock as well as tiding over her financial struggles. In 2002, she won a Special Awards in the highly coveted Young Contemporary Artists (BMS) competition, and she was a finalist in the Hong Kong Sovereign Art Prize in 2009. She was featured in Art Stage Singapore in 2015 (Being Human: Figuratism Of 16 Malaysian Artists). Even before she held her first solo in Kuala Lumpur of her selected works 1996-1997 in 1998, she has had solos in Paris, namely at the Maison TCH’A, Atelier D’ Maraval and Gallery Cafe Panique. Her solos in Malaysia include Crying With Trees (2014), Infinity (2011), Idylle: New Paintings (2008), Many Splendoured Things (2006), and Going Away, Coming Home (2002).