02/10/2026
Meet Tan Choon Heng, 63. 🐟
Choon Heng found his way to painting through SAMH's Intergenerational Peer-Led Open Studio, joining in his forties and building a consistent art practice there that helped him regain focus and attention. With that steady support behind him, his practice grew into something bigger: six months as an assistant art teacher and, later, multiple art competition wins. His submission, "玩赏" (Wán Shǎng), captures two koi circling each other, painted simply to be admired.
His artwork is featured in the Neo Kah Kiat Most Popular Painting Award 2026, as part of Shaping Hearts.
Visit the link in our bio to see his full artwork, and leave a like to cheer on his creative journey.