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Artist Statement:
Malaysia is a paradise for
artists as her beauty and
wealth provide endless sources
of inspiration for painters.
To me, the colonial
architecture and the rustic
shophouses in towns and the
rural areas are fascinating
subjects. With progress and
development they are fast
disappearing.
I also have a special love ...
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Artist Exhibitions:
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2007
• 10th Solo Exhibition - The
Official Launch of the Malacca
Sketchbook & Art
Exhibition in KL, 26 Oct-10
Nov07, by TYT Tun Datuk Seri
Utama Mohd Khalil Yaakob,
Yang Di-Pertua Negeri Melaka,
at Badan Warisan, Jalan
Stonor, KL.
• 10th Solo Exhibition -
Malacca Sketchbook Launch &
Art Exhibition in ...
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Artist Reviews:
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Collections:
OVERSEA PRIVATE COLLECTION
America (Florida, New York,
Northern MA, San Diego, San
Francisco, Washington D.C.)
Australia
Canada
England (London), France
(Paris), Germany, Sweden,
Holland
Hong Kong (China), Taiwan,
Japan, Korea
Brunei, Indonesia, Singapore
CORPORATE/PRIVATE COLLECTION
IN MALAYSIA
Antah Holdings Bhd, KL, M'sia.
Art Deco & Frame, KLCC, KL,
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Commissions:
COMMISSION WORK
2006
• Commissioned to do all
paintings use in the book
“Malacca Sketchbook” for
Edition Didier Millet
sponsored by The Dutch Embassy
of Malaysia and The Tourism
Board of Malacca.
2005
• Commissioned to do 175
paintings use in the book
“Landmarks of Perak” for RNS
Publications & Edition Didier
Millet, ...
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Chin Konyit Biography:
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Age
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58
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| Gender |
Male
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| Status |
Married
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| Children |
1
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| Religion |
NIL |
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| Education |
High School |
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| Hobbies / Interests |
drawing, painting, sketching, music, reading, international affairs, national/international news, movies, etc. |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Watercolor
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
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| Favorite Visual Artist |
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| Favorite Work of Art |
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| Your Personal Biography |
Chin KonYit is one of Malaysia's most eminent watercolour artists. He is largely a self-taught artist. However, his talents in art and natural skills and determination won him a prominent position in a leading advertising agency, and he worked in this field for 15 years. In his spare time he pursued his own interests in fine art, painting street-life and architectural subjects in particular. In 1991 he became a full-time artist. Kon Yit's work has been shown in ten solo exhibitiobs in Kuala Lumpur, numerous joint exhibitions both local and international, displayed in several hotels, and published in books, calenders, greeting cards and on stationery.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2001
• Invited judge of “International Friendship 2001” Children Art Competition organized by Metro Fine Art and Legend Hotel, KL.
2002
• Appointed external advisor of Art & Design Department, New Era College, Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia.
2000-2007
• Appointed to coordinate (including selection of artists) the yearly table calender for Buncho (M) Sdn Bhd, Klang, M’sia.
2000
• Talk and book signing session of Making KL Sketchbook to a group of members from America Association of Malaysia on 16 May, The Private Gallery, PJ, S’gor.
2000
• Talk and book signing session of making KL Sketchbook to members of MANZA, Malaysia Australia New Zealand Association on 15 Sept, at Banker’s Club, KL, organised by MANZA and The Private Gallery.
• Talk and book signing session of Making KL Sketchbook to a group of members from Malaysia Cultural group, 27 March, The Private Gallery, PJ, S’gor.
1999
• Invited Judge of 'Mother's Day' Children Art Competition, 3 May 1999, organised by New Strait Time and Sheraton Hotel, KL.
• Invited judge of “National Day” Nationwide Children Art competition, 3 Sept, sponsored by Buncho Malaysia, organised by Nanyang Siang Pao, M’sia.
1998-1999
• Appointed to design (including selection of artists) the yearly table calender for Buncho (M) Sdn Bhd, Klang, M’sia.
1998
• Co-organiser of 'The Outside World '98' Art Exhibition, 3-26 January, Historical Pudu Prison, Jalan Hang Tuah, KL.
• Co-curator of 'Footprints - Line of Continuity' Art Exhibition, 28 March-11 April, GaleriWan, Jalan Yap Kwan Seng, KL.
• Coordinator of 'Warna-warna Malaysia' Art Exhibition, 22 August-22 September, Carter Art-related Gallery, KL.
1996-2000
• Appointed compiler and writer by the United Chinese School Committees Association of Malaysia for art text books used by private Chinese high school on chapters of illustrations, cartoons, commercial image system, basic design, pattern and card design.
1995-1997
• Appointed Art Columinist of Nanyang Siang Pau Feature, M’sia.
• Invited Judge of the Pentel M’sia International Children Art Competitions, KL.
1995
• Invited Judge of the Guang Ming Daily Cartoon Competition, PJ, S'gor.
• Invited Judge of the 1 st Fine Arts Photographic Competition of Secondary Schools in Malaysia, Klang, S’gor.
1993
• Appointed to design the Malaysian Watercolor Organization's Logo.
1992-2007
• Appointed art examiner and adviser of the United Chinese School Committees' Association of Malaysia.
1990
• Part time Graphic Design Lecturer in one of the local art academy in PJ, S'gor.
1988
• Appointed to design the Asian Watercolor Confederation's Logo.
1985
• Full-Time Artist and Freelance Graphic Designer.
1983-1986
• Guest Writer of Taiwan 'Artists' Magazine and Hsiung Shih Art Monthly.
• Guest Writer of Hong Kong 'Artist' Bi-monthly Magazine.
1983
• Appointed to design the Malaysian Watercolor Society's Logo.
1980
• Painting trip to Thailand, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan.
1979-1983
• Freelance Graphic Designer, Cartoonist and Illustrator for Sin Chew Jit Poh Feature Column, Malaysia.
1979
• Co-organizer of Pentel M'sia Children Outdoor Art Competition, KL, Malaysia.
1976-1991
• Children Art Instructor of Sunday Art Studio, PJ, Selangor, Malaysia.
1973
• Study Tour for Graphic Design in the Lion Dentifrice Co., Art Div., Shiba Productions & Orion Sha, Tokyo, Japan.
1970-1984
• Worked as Senior Visualizer, Art Director for leading Advertising firms in KL & PJ.
1969-2005
• Active Cartoonist for Major Chinese Press in West Malaysia.
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