Cheong Tuck Wai is well known for his innovative mixed media paintings of human figures and the environment. Experimenting with various mix mediums such as image transfer, the artist creates a nostalgic image of a building, filled with childhood memories. Cheong had a Diploma in Illustration (2001) and Fine Art (2004) from the Dasein Academy of Art, Kuala Lumpur. In 2003, he won the Malaysia Nokia Arts Award and 10 years later, his biggest, of US$10,000, for winning the Gold Award (Established Artist category) of the UOB Painting Of The Year, with his work titled Homes. His solo exhibition Linger, was held at Hom Art Trans, Selangor (2016). Group exhibitions include Matrade Shanghai with the Gallery, Art Expo Malaysia 2016 and 2017. His solo exhibition Transition was held in 2021.