Watch Being and Becoming Chua Ek Kay

The documentary film "Being and Becoming Chua El Kay" tells the story of Chua El Kay, an artist in Singapore who re-defined ink painting by bringing a new style of painting and breaking away from Chinese traditions. The film presents his life through pictures and interviews with his students and his widow. A number of experts, including a professor at La Salle College of Arts, talk about his works of art, including "Song of Cicada." The film looks closely at his technique and his life.

Being and Becoming Chua Ek Kay is a 2013 documentary with a runtime of 51 minutes.