This impressive landscape is depicted with free brushwork to capture the finest details of the mountain peak. Cheng Haw Chien conveys the poetic beauty of the summit, emphasising the rugged shapes of the rocks and mountains. The richness of the maple leaves complements the layered formations of the valley. He captures the atmosphere through the rhythmic sensations delivered by constructing the terrain using an elevated perspective, infusing the scene with spirituality. 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