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Beautifully illustrated in the scene is a well maintained park where people are seen enjoying afternoon walks under the green canopy of trees. One figure seen seated probably is reading a book while appreciating the beauty of nature to rest the eyes. As avid nature lover Fung Yow Chork has skilfully captured the serenity and the calmness of the landscape. Fung Yow Chork is considered one of the finest impressionists in the country. At the age of 13, he was taught by a teacher who had studied Impressionism in Japan. He befriended Professor Chung Pak Mook of the Nanyang Academy of Fine Art, Singapore. Some of his solo exhibitions were held at The Art Gallery, Penang (1998), Rupa Gallery, Kuala Lumpur (1983), Australian High Commission, Kuala Lumpur (1982), Chin Woo Gallery, Kuala Lumpur (1981). He was awarded Second Prize, Merdeka Independence Trade Fair’s Art and Photographic Exhibition (1957).