Born in Fujian, Cheong Soo Pieng (1917-1983) is one of Southeast Asia’s most prominent artists emerging from the post-warChinese diaspora. A ceaseless innovator, he constantly experimented with new artistic compositions and materials; a journey which culminated in both innovative abstract designs and sensitive depictions of Balinese figures. He was a pioneering figure of the Nanyang Style alongside artists such as Chen Wen Hsi, Liu Kang and Georgette Chen.