Tommy Pangesa, a self-taught acrylic painter born in Indonesia, discovered his passion for painting in childhood. In 1970, he became a mentor to artist friends and ventured into the art business. Opening an art gallery at Glodok Plaza in Jakarta, he showcased their collective works, quickly establishing it as a hub for art enthusiasts and attracting a global clientele. However, tragedy struck in mid-1998, destroying his gallery.

Undeterred, Tommy relocated to Singapore in 1999, where he opened a new gallery at Orchard Point, starting anew. Despite this setback, his love for painting endured, leading him to explore new avenues of artistic expression. He developed a unique acrylic painting technique, applying thick layers onto canvas and creating texture with forks and spoons, resulting in relief-like artworks reminiscent of overglaze decorations on pottery, setting him apart from his contemporaries.

Over the years, Tommy has showcased his works in numerous exhibitions. Notable exhibitions include solo shows at South Bridge Road in Singapore (2008-2009), a group exhibition in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur (2009), the “Year of the Bull Exhibition” at Jakarta International Expo (2009), exhibitions in Bangkok, Thailand (2013), "Art Asia 2014" at Stadium Chinwoo, Kuala Lumpur (2014), the "Indonesia-China Elderly Calligrapher Exhibition" in Jakarta (2016), and the "One Belt One Road - The First OCCA Calligraphy Exhibition" in Jakarta (2017), among others.