
Jennifer Ng
Born: 1974
Hometown: Singapore
Based in: United Kingdom
Jennifer Ng is a Singaporean artist based in the UK. She holds a PhD in Practice-based research from the Birmingham City University in the UK. Formally trained in traditional Chinese painting, calligraphy, seal-carving, and western art, her practice has over the years expanded to include performance art, sculpture, print, installation, video, and participatory works. Over the years, Jennifer has presented her art and research internationally. Some examples include the London Art Biennale, Royal Society of British Artists Bicentennial Exhibition, and the Fringe Arts Bath Open Art Exhibition in the UK, the Singapore Art Museum, Stamford Arts Centre, The Substation, and the Yavuz (now Ames Yavuz) Gallery in Singapore.
Jennifer Ng In The Studio
While anticipating, don't expect, while doing, wait, and while thinking, feel.
More About Jennifer Ng
What inspires you?
All aspects of humanity
Describe your creative process.
process-centric, research-oriented
What are 3 words that best describe your work?
spontaneity, embodied aesthetics
Who are some artists that have influenced your work?
Not all artists, to name some - Bada Shanren , Shi Tao, Shanghai School, Lingnan School, Su Shi , Mi Fu, Wang Ting Jian, theories on practice methodologies, materiality, culture, embodiment, phenomenology, deconstruction
What is the most important tool when creating your work?
Rather than tools, perhaps its more about important processes.. process of immersion, sense of place
What is the best piece of advice you have been given?
"You never know" ~ Mum
Where do you go for inspiration?
In the woods, or go near the sea, sometimes going into the kitchen or garden helps.
Credentials
Awards
Bath Open Art People's Prize (United Kingdom)
2023
Dr. Tan Tsze Chor Art Awards
2005
23rd UOB Painting Of The Year Competition Highly Commended
2004
Circle of Life epSITE Best Entry Award
2004