Biography Born on 12 July 1934, Singapore Died on 4 November 2001, Singapore Ng’s sculptures are mainly inspired by the human figure. His works range from iconic public sculptures to whimsical representations of the human forms. His simplified yet exaggerated forms display his ability to communicate in an imaginative and at times surprising ways. |
“I want to express humanist theme in my work and what better way than through the human figure… The human figure best expresses feelings and ideas because it is closest to us, it is what we can relate to best.” - Ng Eng Teng
One of the most renowned artists in Singapore, he is remembered for his large-scale sculptures gracing many public spaces, and his introspective and whimsical interpretations of humanist themes in three-dimensions.
One of the most renowned artists in Singapore, he is remembered for his large-scale sculptures gracing many public spaces, and his introspective and whimsical interpretations of humanist themes in three-dimensions.