Yeoh Jin Leng has long received worlwide recognition as artist and sculptor. Born in and schooled in Ipoh, Malaysia, he completed his education (which included teaching qualifications) at The Chelsea School of Art and Courtauld Institute. HIs work has ben exhibited all over the world and he has received awards and prizes in many countries, including Malaysia, the UK, USA, France, Germany and Japan. He has also represented Malaysia as an artist and cultural ambassador around the world and at UNESCO. His current artistic interest are on themes related to the cosmological and aesthetic foundations of art of an Asian origin.

Jin Leng continues to travel the world, including visits to San Giovanni d'Asso to see Tina Tung, his daughter, and his grandchildren. It was during a stay in winter 2006/7 that he painted the paintings of music at the pool at Podere Carvagine, which has been adopted for the Music Tuscany Festival and is printed on the front cover of the programme.

jinlengyeoh@yahoo.com