According to D.Israel Meyer in the Paris Arts July edition 1959, Chia entered the “tradition and representation of his country as well as the mostmodern tendncies of occidental art...” conserving the “great warmth of colours” while retaining the “love of synthesizing forms.” Not forgetting, Dr Michael Sullivan, scholar and art historian of the Far East and Asia especially notable during the 50s and 60s, who opined, “in its freedom, liveliness and bold use of colour, Yu Chian’s painting is a vivid expression of the richness of Malayan life.”

Still Life 1950, 39cm x 52cm, oil

View Of Jinjang, Selangor 1969, 45cm x 75cm, oil

Portrait Of A Girl 1959, 40cm x 59cm, oil

Kampung 1979, 52cm x70cm, oil

Affectionate Sister / Bathers 1969, 46cm x 76cm, oil

The Emerald Buddha Temple,Bangkok 1972, 46cm x 82cm, oil
Fishing Village 1968, 40cm x 61cm, oil

Maternal Love 1974, 40cm x 69cm, oil

Fruits Seller 1973, 25cm x 31cm, ink on paper

Near The Central Market KL 1968, 26cm x 30cm, ink on paper

Pulau Ketam 1970, 27cm x 34cm, ink on paper
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