Chong Kok Choon is a Kuala Lumpur based photographer. He graduated from the Malaysian Institute of Arts (MIA) back in 1996 and has previously participated in various group shows locally. He was the former Art Director of Art Square in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia before he decided to embark full-time into professional photography in 2011. His works art mostly in large format.

In 2016, he received the Spotlight Award from the prestigious “Black & White Portfolio” Contest, organised by the Black & White magazine(US).

  • Exhibitions
    2019    “The Species of Spaces ” Solo Exhibition, Ruang by Think City
    2018    Lisbon International Contemporary Exhibition
    2017    “Lost Souls” Solo Exhibition, Suma Orientalis
    2017    “Jouenry 50” MIA Group Show, Soka Gakkai Malaysia
    2016    “Sacred Rivers” Solo Exhibition, Hin Bus Depot Penang
    2014    “The Rivers” Solo Exhibition, Mid Summer Cafe
    2012    “Business As Un-Usual”, Penang Art Open
    2011    Less Group Show, A2 Gallery, Penang
    1997    “14 Expressions” Diploma Show ’97, Galeri MIA
    1996    “Young Talents ’96”, Bank Negara Malaysia
    1995    “installation” Exhibition, Galeri MIA
  • Awards
    2016    Spotlight Award, Black & White Portfolio Contest
    2014    Merit Award, Black & White Portfolio Contest
    Hipa, Honorable Mention in Street Life Photography
    2013    1st Runner of Tamron Classic Awards
  • Artist Residency
    2019   Tree Tree Tree Person Taroko Arts Residency Project III
  • Bibliography
    2015    “Flower of the Sacred Rivers”  Photologue