Don inspired to paint flightless bird after trip to Mauritius


Liow placing his signature on one of the umbrellas featuring Dr Cheng’s paintings. Looking on is PinkGuy Malaysia Art & Frame owner Winson Loh (left) and Dr Cheng.

DURING a trip to Mauritius, Prof Dr Cheng Haw Chien was so mesmerised by the sight of ostriches that he decided to encapsulate that particular moment through his art.

“I was visiting Mauritius during the 1990s when I saw ostriches roaming around trees blooming with lychee fruits.

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