Stunning Paintings of Birds of Malaysia by Choo Beng Teong
October 2023 FOR ART'S SAKE
ORNITHOLOGY IS THE study of birds—and Choo Beng Teong has devoted his career to it by creating anatomically precise paintings, most of which have been showcased locally and abroad. Regarded as one of the finest wildlife painters today, his selected works were featured in Christie's South Kensington Wildlife Art Auction in London in 1997 and 1998.The Penang-born artist sees his work as a vehicle to raise awareness for environmental and conservation causes. He recognises that conservation efforts need not always...
