In 1969, Chan Tee Wah enrolled on the Malaysian Institute of Art (MIA), where he specialised in Chinese ink painting. Chan would later become one of the institute’s first batch of graduates in 1969, when he also won the Best Student Award. In 1970, Chan showcased his burgeoning talent by hosting his first solo exhibition at the British Council in Kuala Lumpur. The success of this exhibition enabled him to further his studies at the renowned Accademia di Belle Arti di Roma in Rome, Italy, where he graduated in 1973. After completing his studies, Chan spent time in Italy and Switzerland, enriching his artistic vision and technique. He later returned to Malaysia, where he continued to pursue his passion for art while occasionally sharing his knowledge by teaching painting. Chan's artistic style is a harmonious fusion of traditional Chinese art and contemporary influences, characterized by bold brushstrokes and a distinctive expressive flair. His unique artistic vision sets him apart in the art world, captivating audiences with his compelling creations.

陈世和，⻢来西亚画家，1948年⽣。1966年⼊学⻢来西亚艺术学院，主修⽔墨，1969年成为⾸届毕业⽣，荣获最⾼荣誉奖。与陈⼲逸、符永刚、谢焕洲等同学同窗学习。1970年，陈世和在吉隆坡英国⽂化协会举办了⾸次个展，展览所得⽤于前往意⼤利罗⻢美术学院留学，钻研西洋画技法，并于1973年毕业。随后在意⼤利和瑞⼠旅居⼀段时间，后回到⻢来西亚潜⼼创作，偶尔从事绘画教学⼯作。陈世和擅⻓⽔墨画，其作品充满了东⽅韵味。他忠于传统却⼜不受其束缚，笔墨雄浑，酣畅淋漓，⾃成⼀格，富具魅⼒。