Hong Poh Gaik, a graduate of the Nanyang Academy of Fine Art (NAFA) in 1965,
has studied both Chinese and Western paintings.
Except for a period of 10 years after her marriage during
which she had to look after her children and manage her family,
she has been active in painting.

Today, Hong Poh Gaik has held more then seven solo exhibitions in Malaysia
and participated in numerous joint shows.
She is regarded as an outstanding woman ink painter in Malaysia.
Her paintings are included two main categories of work :
Floral Birds and Kampong Scenes.

Hong Poh Gaik prefers to work with nature and living things around her
as this permits easy access for her observation and study.
Based on her studies and understanding, she is capable of portraying her subjects
with lively and personal touches. Her use of brush is firm yet lively.
She uses ink and colour in various shades with harmonious and subtle effect.
Her compositions are well planned, interesting and appealing.
She captures very well the characters of flowers, birds, animals and insects,
and potrays them with skilful touches of ink, colour and brush strokes.