Lifelong passion for art

Artist Tan Chiang Kiong (right), 81, showing (from left) Penang Water Colour Society president Khoo Cheang Jin and Chung Ling Private High School Communication Information Technology dean Chino Tan Chin Leong his painting 'Hidden Images' during his solo exhibition at the Penang State Art Gallery in Dewan Sri Pinang in George Town . (Charles Mariasoosay - 09/11/2013)

WHILE many people his age are enjoying their retirement years, Tan Chiang Kiong, 81, is still nurturing students to become great artists.

The artist is still teaching at the Chung Ling Private High School as the Dean for its Arts Department.