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Born in Johor, Chong Choon Woon is an outstanding contemporary oil painter known for his innovative blend of Chinese ink painting techniques and the European style of impressionism in his paintings. Chong graduated from the Art Department of Nanjing Normal University in 1996, after completing his early art education at the Malaysian Institute of Art. He was later involved in the teaching and management of several art academies, including the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (Singapore), Equator Academy of Art (Penang), Southern University College (Johor), and was the visiting professor of Yuan Ze University (Taiwan). Chong is currently the Head of the Art & Design Department of the Weifang Institute of Technology, China, and a distinguished professor at the College of Art & Design, Nanjing Forestry University, China.

Having been influenced by the renowned Swiss surrealist sculptor - Alberto Giacometti, Chong's art explores the interplay of drawing, memories and nature, emphasizing the importance of ethics in art. Chong made his solo debut in the art world through the exhibition “Look and You Will See” at Wei-Ling Gallery in 2003, followed by “Urban Perceptions” (2005) and “Views of Nanjing” (2006), which took place at the same gallery. One of his most recent solos was held at Ta Hwa University of Science and Technology, Taiwan (2010). Chong also actively participated in group shows held at the Shanghai Art Museum; Petronas Art Gallery; Valentine Willie Fine Art, Singapore; Penang State Art Gallery; Bank Negara Malaysia, and Younie Gallery. Chong also contributed significantly to academic discussions, frequently publishing articles on art and education in newspapers such as Oriental Daily and Sinchew.