Tan Chye Hee
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Title: House of the Poor
Title (Original Language): 穷人小屋
Year: 2017
Words in the Drawing: “This is a very small house. When I was young I stayed in a farm house in Bukit Mertajam. I was born in Sang Kak, Nibong Tebal. My father and mother passed away when I was 2 years and 4 years old respectively. After that I followed two elder brothers to Penang, where they were working there. My eldest brother was an importer so I tagged along with him and stayed in different places. We had stayed in Macalister Road, Jelutong and Malay Street before. At the age of 6, my elder brother returned to Bukit Mertajam to run a shop that sells ducklings. Besides ducklings, we also sold chicks and eggs. When I was 8 years old, I was contracted with Leprosy which changed my life drastically.”
Size: 17.5cm X 15.2cm
Location: The Valley of Hope Story Gallery
Owner: Tan Chye Hee
Copyright: Tan Chye Hee
Title: Wind Rises and Water Ascends
Title (Original Language): 风生水起
Year: 2017
Words in the Drawing: “When I was young, I learnt about herbal medication. I would always copy the prescription with the fountain pen of the different diseases that were difficult to cure. That is why I love to write. ‘Feng Sheng Shui Qi’ in the drawing means the life of a person is prosperous and fulfilled. I have three children; my son passed away, and I am left with two daughters. One of my daughters is married and lives in Sitiawan, Perak, and the other daughter is working in Sungai Buloh. I hope my daughters live a prosperous life. After I was contracted with leprosy, the government took care of my living so I have no other expectations.”
Size: 17.5cm X 15.2cm
Location: The Valley of Hope Story Gallery
Owner: Tan Chye Hee
Copyright: Tan Chye Hee
Title: Live happily throughout life
Title (Original Language): 快乐过一生
Year: 2017
Words in the Drawing: “A person will suffer when he is contracted with diseases. I have high blood pressure, diabetes, dizziness and etc. so I cannot travel too far. There are people who invite me out on vacation but because I know that I am unwell so I do not dare to travel. If I have no illness, I would not have to worry and would live happily throughout my life.”
Size: 17.5cm X 15.2cm
Location: The Valley of Hope Story Gallery
Owner: Tan Chye Hee
Copyright: Tan Chye Hee
Title: Compass
Title (Original Language): 指南针
Year: 2017
Words in the Drawing: “I read about the compass from a book. I heard that compasses help people to find their direction so that they won’t get lost. Therefore everyone knows how to use the compass. I think humans have to be like the compass, to have the direction or principle, don’t ever harm others, do good to help more people and never ever be involved with illegal matters.”
Size: 17.5cm X 15.2cm
Location: The Valley of Hope Story Gallery
Owner: Tan Chye Hee
Copyright: Tan Chye Hee