Born in Guangdong, Chua Ek Kay (1947-2008) was part of a large cohort of the20th-century diaspora of Chinese artists who spent their formative years inChina but emigrated later on. Acknowledging his roots, he distinguished himself by combining the Chinese ink medium with Western art styles. He created minimalist compositions that balanced elegant forms and dense, expressive gestures. Contributing to the rebirth of Chinese ink painting, Chua engaged with tradition while keeping a modern sensibility.