Art nation. SR III. Episode 13 / Mega Media [for] MediaCorp TV ; producer, Cecilia Leong ; director, Andy Heng.



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Title
Art nation. SR III. Episode 13 / Mega Media [for] MediaCorp TV ; producer, Cecilia Leong ; director, Andy Heng.
Artist
Leong, Cecilia. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n83060271. http://viaf.org/viaf/94851616.
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Language
English
Type
Video Recording
Abstract
This episode profiles Mathew Quek, a teacher by day who composes and a performer at night, Sarkasi Said Tzee, one of Singapore's most well known batik artist who has transformed this folk art into fine art and Najib Ali, Singapore's popular icon in the entertainment world. Also pays tribute to Singapore's art luminaries, four cultural figures who led the way in transforming Singapore into a creative hub - Kuo Pao Kun, playwright and dramatist, whose works transcended beyond language, bridging the gap between English and Chinese, Gopal Baratham an award winning writer and top neurosurgeon, Brother Joseph McNally, one of the most prominent figures in the visual arts, who was also an educator and mentor, as well as a sculptor whose works continues to inspire and Ng Eng Teng, one of the most prolific and versatile artist in Singapore.
Year
2003
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