Leo Hee Tong (1940- )
Singaporean painter Leo Hee Tong studied at NAFA from 1957 to 1960 under the guidance of pioneer artist-educator Cheong Soo Pieng and later went to Ashiya Art College in Japan to further his studies (1973-1974), a milestone that marked his transformation as an artist. Leo took the opportunity to immerse himself in Japanese culture, the people and history of places, forming deep connections and memories that continue to resonate with him to this day.