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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
2010
• 12th Solo Exhibition -
“Postcard Stories”, 2 April -
15 May 2010, at The Art Room
of G Hotel, Penang, organized
by Shalini Ganendra Fine Art,
KL, Malaysia.
2008
• 11th Solo Exhibition - “Gems
of Heritage”, 17 Oct - 30 Nov
2008, at Shalini Ganendra Fine
Art - The Private Gallery,
Petaling ...
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Artist Galleries:
http://www.theprivategallery.co
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http://www.nngallery.com.my/
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Artist Reviews:
Media Interviews & Feature
Articles / Write-up
2010 • Feature Artist of the
Magazine “The Expat”, article
by Marybeth Ramey, July 2010
Issue, cover page and pp30-31
2010 • Feature artist of award
winning magazine "Senses of
Malaysia", article by Willian
Citrin, Issue May-June 2010
Vol 13. pp 84- 85
2009 • ...
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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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60
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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 |
Self Taught |
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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 |
Impressionism - (1865 - 1885)
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| Favorite Visual Artist |
Van Gogh, Martisse, Monet, Picasso,
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| Favorite Work of Art |
not provided
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| Biggest Artistic Inspiration |
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| Your Personal Biography |
Email: chinkonyit@gmail.com
Website:
http://konyitchin.tripod.com/
http://www.absolutearts.com/portfolios/c/chinkonyit/
Born in 1950, Malaysia, a full-time fine art artist and cartoonist. He is one of Malaysia's most eminent watercolor artists. After 15 years in advertising design he became a full-time artist painting street-life and architectural subjects in particular. Konyit's works has been shown in nine solo exhibitions in Malaysia, participated in over hundreds group shows, both local and international. They are also displayed in several local hotels, and published in books, calendars, greeting cards and on stationery. His paintings are widely collected by local and overseas private collectors as well as corporate & companies.
PUBLICATION
2007 • ‘Malacca Sketchbook’ by Editions Didier Millet. 96pp.
2006 • ‘Landmarks of Perak’ by RNS Publications and Editions Didier Millet. 248pp.
2003 • ‘Landmarks of Selangor’ by Jugra Publications and Editions Didier Millet. 108 pp.
2001 • ‘Penang Sketchbook’ by Editions Didier Millet. 96 pp.
1998 • ‘Kuala Lumpur Sketchbook’ by Editions Didier Millet. 96 pp.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2008
• Special Feature and interview Artist introducing Malaysia Heritage buildings by China GuangXi Television (The third largest television in China) in their “Access Asean” documentary Programme.
2000-2010
• Appointed to coordinate (including selection of artists) the yearly table calender for Buncho (M) Sdn Bhd, Klang, M’sia.
2002
• Appointed external advisor of Art & Design Department, New Era College, Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia.
2001
• Invited judge of “International Friendship 2001” Children Art Competition organized by Metro Fine Art and Legend Hotel, KL.
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, Selangor.
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, Selangor.
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.
1998-2010
• Appointed to design and curate (including selection of artists) the yearly table calender for Buncho (M) Sdn Bhd, Klang, Malaysia.
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, Malaysia.
• Invited Judge of the Pentel M’sia International Children Art Competitions, KL, Malaysia.
1995
• Invited Judge of the Guang Ming Daily Cartoon Competition, PJ, Selangor, Malaysia.
• Invited Judge of the 1 st Fine Arts Photographic Competition of Secondary Schools in Malaysia, Klang, Selangor.
1993
• Appointed to design the Malaysian Watercolor Organization's Logo.
1992-2009
• 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, Selangor, Malaysia.
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, Malaysia.
1969-2005
• Active Cartoonist for Major Chinese Press in West Malaysia.
AWARD
2010
• 2009 Asia-Pacific Prominent Cultural Person Honourable Award, 6 Feb 2010, awarded and organized by The General Association of Global Brand Alliance, co-organised by Klang Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and The Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall, KL, Malaysia.
1991
• Consolation Prize in the Hongkong Bank 'Natural Malaysia' Watercolor Painting Competition, KL, Malaysia.
1982
• One of the 12 Winners in the Malaysia Landscape Watercolor Painting Competition '82, organized by Dunlop Malaysia and National Art Gallery, KL, Malaysia.
1979
• Consolation Prize in the Sin Chew Press Cartoon Contest, KL, Malaysia.
1967
• 3rd Prize in the Watercolor Category of The Young Artist Exhibition '67, organized by Council, KL, Malaysia.
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