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Ng Eng Teng lived from to One of the few pioneer sculptors in Singapore, Ng Eng Teng's sculptures can be found in various parts of Singapore..
The late Dr NG Eng Teng was a prolific artist whose oeuvre included monumental public works in ciment fondu, sculptures in bronze and ceramics.
Ng Eng Teng's Biodata
Constance Sheares
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NG ENG TENG
Born 12 July 1934,Singapore
1955:-
Enrolled in art classes conducted by the British Council, studying painting and sculpture.
1956:-
Enrolled in Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts; discontinued studies after a few months due to illness; submitted to the care of Dr Ng Yew Seng, an uncle, in Kuala Trengganu (State of Trengganu, Malaysia) for two years.
1957:-
Began to exhibit works in group shows, displaying paintings and sculptures.
1958:-
Returned to Singapore; employed as trainee-artist by Shaw Brothers, Fortune Advertising; studied privately with Liu Ka