Born in 1938, Koeh Sia Yong graduated from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, majoring in Western Painting in 1958. He had since undertaken his exploration in art for over 65 years and today he is one of the most outstanding Singapore artists, known for his unique style and excellent painting techniques. Koeh has successfully held many solo exhibitions. Collectors include institutions, banks, Singapore Art Museum, National Museum of Singapore, Fukuoka Art Museum Japan, universities and art connoisseurs.
许锡勇，新加坡著名画家，1958年毕业于新加坡南洋美专西洋画系。六十五年来，执着地探索绘画语言，热爱大自然景物、常携带画具深入东南亚乡村及世界各国写生创作了解民族风情。锡勇也参与海内外无数次美展，个人画展。创作美术品有：木刻版画、国际时事漫画及亚洲历史事件主题性油画。油画作品也被美术爱好者、公私机构、银行、新加坡美术馆、历史博物馆、大专学府等等收藏。
