Teaching Artists

Kwok Kay Choey

Kwok Kay Choey was born in Singapore.  He learned Chinese Painting with Chen Wen-hsi, and he attended the Teacher’s College of Singapore.

He continued his education at the Art Students League, the School of Visual Art, and The New School.  In l966, he won the McDowell Travel Grant to observe art in Europe, Asia and Africa. 

He is an Adjunct Professor for the Westchester Community College.  He teaches Chinese painting at many institutions, including the Queens College, The Brooklyn Botanic Garden, The Metropolitan Museum, and The American Museum of Natural History.

He is a member of the Chinese Music Ensemble, and a Tai Chi Instructor.  In his art classes in public schools, he always introduces students to Chinese music and Tai Chi.