Cheng Haw Chien presents a tranquil mountainside, filled with a captivating array of layers of ink, introducing colour to enhance the scene. A poetic image of serenity and optimism is expressed within this incredible natural landscape. Tiny houses nestle in the valley, partly hidden by trees and rocks. Signs of human activity are minute in scale compared to the vastness of the mountains. The artist used a variety of brushstrokes to describe the layered formations of the mountain terrains and trees, infusing the scene with the spirituality of eastern art. 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).