Gerald Chong graduated with a diploma in traditional animation from Limkokwing University in 2005. In 2006, he went on to study Illustration from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco where he obtained a B.F.A. in illustration in 2010. The artist started his career in the animation and visual effects industry before he decided to pursue his passion for painting. He has participated in various group exhibitions locally in KL and Penang. He also teaches art classes to teens and young adults.