Studio 106

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When I was at the Katong area some time ago, I set aside some time to take a look at a house that was located along Joo Chiat Place. It is a kampong house at 106 Joo Chiat Place, also known affectionately by some as Studio 106. I did not enter the site since it appeared to be private property.

After several past visits to the exhibition, Sculpting Life, held at the NUS Museum, I have learnt that Studio 106 was the art studio of the late Ng Eng Teng. I found out from one of the video-recordings that I had watched while I was at the exhibition that there used to be a kiln in Studio 106. This was the place where Ng Eng Teng had worked and created many sculptures.

I first learnt about Ng Eng Teng and his works during Art History classes when I was a Secondary school student. Much later, during my university years, visiting the Ng Eng Teng Gallery in NUS was one of the activities that I would frequently engage in in-between my lessons.

There is something unique and special about his works, though I couldn’t exactly put in words. Somehow, Ng Eng Teng’s works looked simple yet so creatively thought-out to me.

I wonder what the house is now being used for?

Directly opposite 106 Joo Chiat Place was the residence of the late Ng Eng Teng.

Meantime, for readers who would like to view the works by Ng Eng Teng, there is now an exhibition, Sculpting Life, that presents some of his works. At the NUS Museum, from 11 January – 31 December 2008. This exhibition is worth a visit. I have already visited the exhibition for at least three times this year.

Visitors’ information can be found here: http://www.nus.edu.sg/museum/information_getting.htm

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