Tong Chin Sye


Tong Chin Sye

(b. 1939 Singapore)

A renowned Singaporean multimedia artist and part-time lecturer in Western Art at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore, Chin Sye graduated from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in 1960. Tong works on all media including chinese painting, calligraphy, watercolour, oil and acrylic. With his variety of styles, Tong is the most sought after art instructor in Singapore. His students range from beginner painters to artists. He has conducted numerous talks and workshops including a watercolour appreciation lecture and demonstration at the Singapore Art Museum.

A well-travelled painter, Tong’s strength in sketcing and drawing expands his scope in composing and designing picture surface. His watercolours and oil paintings naturally blend in the beauty of Chinese calligraphy. Viewers are easily moved by the flow of lines and the dynamics of mark making.

He won first prize in the PSA Art Competition in 1987 and has participated in many exhibitions both locally and abroad. He was invited to represent Singapore at the Flemish Watercolour Days held at Zaventen, Europe in 1998.