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The iconic Malacca River scene illustrates a riverbank, painted in solid brushstrokes in earthy tones. The composition shows some boats resting on the riverbanks overlooking houses / shophouses on the other side. Fung Yow Chork has skilfully captured the serenity and the calmness of the surroundings in his oeuvre. 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 Arts, 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).