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David Chew Yian Hui

David Chew is one of the rare Abstract Expressionism artists in Sarawak, Borneo. He is one of the pioneers who promoted pure abstract art and working on abstract expressionism artwork in Kuching. He was trained by established artist in Impressionism painting since childhood, and developed into Abstract Expressionism since 2000. His Action Painting uses drip-and- pour technique, and further improvised with other techniques and styles; developed into his own unique style which is rare in this region. Besides watercolor and oil paints, he works majorly on acrylic paints with huge canvases. His subjects of painting are concept, philosophy, emotions, feeling and recording of incidents. His art vision is to “make the invisible visible”, allows his art creations to touch every soul and create awareness in every individual’s life journey. He believes the purpose of his artwork is to bring positive energy, inspiring and awakening the viewers’ inner strength, helping viewer to connect with inner-self. He is currently the President of the prestige art society -- Sarawak Artist Society. He is also the member artist of the Malaysia National Visual Arts Gallery. He had his solo Art Show titled “Encounter” in 2014. He participated in various art projects and exhibitions domestically and internationally, such as invited to the International Art Camp in Poland (organized by Poland artists & authority), Art Camp in Kota Kinabalu (organized by the National Arts Gallery), International Art Camp in Alor Setar (2019), Exhibition in National Arts Gallery, PechaKucha 20x20 Talk, “Creative Lifestyle” talk in Clubhouse (2021), Sarawak State Library Art Show (online/offline) (2021), ABSTRACT 2002 and 2022 Art Shows, Mini Film & Art Fest 2022 (UNIMAS), and etc just to name a few. His artworks are collected locally and abroad (such as New York, Dublin, Beijing, Warsaw, Dubai, Taiwan, etc) by collectors ranging from corporate to individual. He was involved in the beautifying project for Pullman Hotel, Pacific Regency Hotel, Hilton Hotel, Alliance Bank, Lush Residences, etc. He is consistently in the quest of new medium, technique, subjects and concept, to break-through the boundary of creativity.

Artist Info

  • David Chew Yian Hui
  • Education : MBA
  • Profession : Senior Management (Higher Education)
  • Description : David Chew is one of the rare Abstract Expressionism artists in Sarawak, Borneo. He is one of the pioneers who promoted pure abstract art and working on abstract expressionism artwork in Kuching. He was trained by established artist in Impressionism painting since childhood, and developed into Abstract Expressionism since 2000. His Action Painting uses drip-and- pour technique, and further improvised with other techniques and styles;
    developed into his own unique style which is rare in this region. Besides watercolor and oil paints, he works majorly on acrylic paints with huge canvases. His subjects of painting are concept, philosophy, emotions, feeling and recording of incidents.
    His art vision is to “make the invisible visible”, allows his art creations to touch every soul and create awareness in every individual’s life journey. He believes the purpose of his artwork is to bring positive energy, inspiring and awakening the viewers’ inner strength, helping viewer to connect with inner-self.
    He is currently the President of the prestige art society -- Sarawak Artist Society. He is also the member artist of the Malaysia National Visual Arts Gallery. He had his solo Art Show titled “Encounter” in 2014. He participated in various art projects and exhibitions domestically and internationally, such as invited to the International Art Camp in Poland (organized by Poland artists & authority), Art Camp in Kota Kinabalu (organized by the National Arts Gallery), International Art Camp in Alor Setar (2019), Exhibition in National Arts Gallery, PechaKucha 20x20 Talk, “Creative Lifestyle” talk in Clubhouse (2021), Sarawak State Library Art Show (online/offline) (2021), ABSTRACT 2002 and 2022 Art Shows, Mini Film & Art Fest 2022 (UNIMAS), and etc just to name a few. His artworks are collected locally and abroad (such as New York, Dublin, Beijing, Warsaw, Dubai, Taiwan, etc) by collectors ranging from corporate to individual. He was involved in the beautifying project for Pullman Hotel, Pacific Regency Hotel, Hilton Hotel, Alliance Bank, Lush Residences, etc.
    He is consistently in the quest of new medium, technique, subjects and concept, to break-through the boundary of creativity.
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