Chin Kee

Summary

He was born in 1926, Hopoh, China. As an active member of the local art scene, Chin Kee held the position of Vice-President for the Sarawak Artists Society in its formative years between 1985 and 1990. He later served as advisor to Sarawak Artists Society as well as the Kuching Chung Hua Arts Association.

Some of his works received recognition from Sarawak State Government. He was appointed as the Sole Designer and Artist of the Chinese Dragon carving on the State Museum's Heroes Monument in Kuching. "The Single Artist" demonstration of Chinese Art and Calligraphy was witnessed by the Malaysian Prime Minister and his wife during the opening ceremony of the Sarawak Cultural Village in Kuching.

Chin Kee's masterpieces are collected by the Sarawak Museum, Ministers, Sarawak Shell Bhd., International art collectors, and businessmen.

Major Credential

1961 - under the guidance of Grand Master Professor Chao Shao-An

1985 - Founder member of Sarawak Artists Society

1985-1990 - Vice-President of Sarawak Artists Society

Since 1990 - Member of the Society of International Lingnan Artist School, USA

Since 1986 - Member of Persatuan Seni Tulis Malaysia

1986 - Awarded with the Sarawak Government's Long Service Medal after teaching Art for more than 40 years

Panel Judge for Several Art Competitions

1975 - Art competition by Kementerian Kebudayaan Belia dan Sukan, Malaysia

1987-1989 - Kuching Festival Art Exhibition and Competition by Kuching Municipal Council

Solo Art Exhibition

1967 - exhibition by Kuching Art Club, the British Council, Kuching

1968 - exhibition by Sarawak Fine Art Society, Sarawak Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Kuching

1969 - exhibition by Sarawak Teachers Union, Sibu

1981 - exhibition by Perkumpulan Nyanyian Rainbow Chorus, Miri

1984 - exhibition by Sze-Fu Chin Kee's students, Kuching

1995 - exhibition by the local Youth Section of Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Miri

Joint Art Exhibition

1975 - Sarawak Artists Society joint exhibition, Kuala Lumpur

1989 - Persatuan Seni Tulis Malaysia exhibition, Kuala Lumpur

• Singapore Artist joint exhibition in Kuching Museum

1990 - The Senior Citizens' Calligraphy and Painting Charity exhibition, Singapore

1991 - The Society of International Lingnam School Artist, USA

• Damai Holiday Inn Hotel and Kuching Hilton Hotel exhibitions by Sarawak Artists Society

• Malaysian Artist Association exhibition at the Civic Centre Gallery, Kuching

• Joint Art Show in Kaohsiung Taiwan by Tourism Development Corporation of Malaysia

Since 1987 - Actively participated in the annual Kuching Festival Art Exhibitions

1995 - Interation Chinese Society of Arts, USA

• Senior Artists Exhibition in Singapore and the Philippines