Eng Tow

Eng Tow (Chinese: 杜瑛; pinyin: Dù Yīng, born 1 October 1947) is a Singaporean contemporary artist best known for her use of cloth as medium in her art, creating textile paintings or methodically constructed "cloth reliefs". Tow’s practice further spans a range of media, including cast and collaged paperworks, abstract paintings, and sculpture. Her works often take from her environments and a deep connection with nature to express notions of metaphysical beauty. Coming into prominence in 1980s Singapore, Tow has exhibited both locally and overseas.

In this Chinese name, the family name is Tow (Chinese: 杜; pinyin: Dù).
Eng Tow
杜瑛
Born (1947-10-01) October 1, 1947
Singapore
NationalitySingaporean
EducationFoundation studies, (Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Coventry College of Art, 1969);
BFA (Winchester School of Art, 1972);
MFA (Royal College of Art,1974)
Known forTextile arts, printmaking, papermaking, abstract painting, collage, sculpture
MovementContemporary art
Websitehttp://www.engtow-artist.com/
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