This publication, designed as a bilingual edition, presents a collection of anecdotes, discourses, and essays by the esteemed Nanyang-style watercolor artist Chen Chong Swee. Published by the National Gallery Singapore, the book serves as a comprehensive exploration of the artist’s intellectual and artistic contributions.

A distinctive design feature is incorporated into the book’s fore-edge, where Chen Chong Swee’s sketches remain concealed until the pages are pressed open. This innovative approach enhances the reader’s engagement, creating a dynamic interplay between the artist’s visual and literary works, thereby offering a multifaceted experience of his creative legacy.