Throughout history, multiple large-scale migrations from China to Southeast Asia have given rise to unique cultural phenomena in the Nanyang region. These migrations facilitated the dissemination and preservation of Chinese culture across various industries, particularly in architecture. This study analyzes three architecture-themed artworks by Nanyang Chinese artists to explore the representational meaning of cultural identity.In the early 20th century, many Chinese intellectuals and artists migrated to Nanyang due to war. They integrated traditional Chinese art with Western art, driving the development of Nanyang art and becoming the core force of this artistic movement. Using a conceptual framework and qualitative research methods, combining observation and document analysis, this study examines how Nanyang Chinese artists, through architecture-themed artworks, express and uphold their cultural identity from the perspectives of emotion, ideology, and values.