Dr. Ho Kah Leong
BORN: 1937
HOMETOWN: SINGAPORE
LIVES AND WORKS: SINGAPORE
Dr. Ho Kah Leong (b. 21 September 1937, Singapore) is a former Member of Parliament of Jurong Constituency who has also served as Parliamentary Secretary in various ministries. He is an acclaimed amateur artist, proficient in oil painting and was the principal of the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) in 1997.
Dr. Ho is well-known for his oil paintings with nature and serene Malay villages as the main subject matter. He usually paints during weekends, choosing scenic locations like Pulau Ubin or the other nature parks in Singapore. He has participated in many group exhibitions since 1978, holding his first solo exhibition in March 1997. He also took part in the President Charity Art Exhibition in October 1997. His works are still widely collected by government departments and private collectors. Dr. Ho often uses the popularity of his works to raise funds for charity through donations of his paintings.