Patron of Heritage Awards 2008 – Design of Award Pieces for the Ceremony
Every year, specially commissioned works of pottery inspired by NHB’s logo are
conceptualised for the Awards. This is part of NHB’s efforts in profiling young
ceramicists and promoting ceramic arts in Singapore. The Patron of Heritage Awards
offers a national platform for these artists to showcase their unique talent and design
of a heritage symbol that will eventually be presented at the Awards.
This year, pottery pieces revolving around the theme of heartshare have been
produced for the award categories of Distinguished Patron, Patron, and Partner of
Heritage. The other categories – Supporter and Friend of Heritage – will receive
similarly themed ceramic medallions.
This year’s awards takes on a deliberately abstract design to reflect the NHB’s
contemporary and progressive approach to heritage development. The broad strokes
resemble hands joined in motion, symbolising the coming together of different sectors
towards a common goal, while the vibrant strips of colours represent our multi-ethnic
and multi-cultural community. Together, the design pays homage to the harmonious
and lively interaction of our diverse people.
About the artist
With a foundation in Western and Fine Arts from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts,
Teo Huey Ling went on to further her artistic aspirations in Australia, graduating with
a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the National Art School, Sydney. Specialising in
ceramics and drawings, Huey Ling has held more than 10 exhibitions and a variety of
teaching positions delving into the arts.
Categories of Awards
 Distinguished Patron of Heritage
Conferred on nominees who have
cumulatively contributed S$2 million and
above worth of cash, in-kind or materials
between 1 January 2008 and 31
December 2008.
Design of Award Pieces
 Patron of Heritage
Conferred on nominees who have
cumulatively contributed S$1 million to
S$1,999,999 worth of cash, in-kind or
materials between 1 January 2008 and
31 December 2008.
 Partner of Heritage
Conferred on nominees who have
cumulatively contributed S$150,000 to
S$999,999 worth of cash, in-kind or
materials between 1 January 2008 and
31 December 2008.
 Friend of Heritage
Conferred on nominees who have
cumulatively contributed S$50,000 to
S$149,999 worth of cash, in-kind or
materials between 1 January 2008 and
31 December 2008.
 Supporter of Heritage
Conferred on nominees who have
loaned artefacts or artworks worth less
than S$1 million for at least five years or
more between 1 January 2008 and 31
December 2008.
Artist’s Bio: Teo Huey Ling
Teo Huey Ling 张慧玲
Education
2005-2006
National Art School Sydney
Bachelor in Fine Arts
Graduate with High Distinction in
Ceramics and Drawing
1993-1996
Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts
Diploma in Fine Arts
1992-1993
Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts
Certificate in Western Arts
Contemporary Ceramics
Knitted (Installation)
Hand-madness Solo Exhibition
Dusk till Dawn
NAS Sydney Graduate Student Award Show
NAS Degree Show
NAS Selected Drawing Show
Composition
Drawing Week Exhibition
Ngee Ann 3D Art Exhibition
Singapore Contemporary Ceramic
breath.breadth
Clay Speaks
OXY-GEN 57th Diploma Show
Sculpture Square
Esplanade Theatre Street Cones
Sculpture Square Lower Gallery
Fort Canning Centre
Mura Clay Gallery Sydney
Gallery (NAS) Sydney
Building 5 (NAS) Sydney
Stairwell Gallery (NAS) Sydney
Cell Block (NAS) Sydney
Ngee Ann Cultural Center
Art Seasons Gallery
Nafa Middle Gallery
Ngee Ann Cultural Center
NAFA Gallery (short street)
Selected
Exhibitions
2008
2008
2007
2007
2007
2006
2006
2006
2005
2004
2003
2003
2002
1996
Selected
Teaching
2008
2007
2005-2006
1999-2004
Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts
CHIJ Kellock Visual Arts Teacher
Children Art Teacher at Sunday School Sydney
Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts
Selected
Activities
2005
2004
2004
Gundaroo Wood fire Conference(Australia)
Sand Sculptor at South East Sand City in East Coast Park
Amazing Maze @ NACLI Large Scale Mural Painting
Awards
2006
2006
2005
National Art Council Bursary
Ceramic Art and Perception prize
National Art School Sydney Discipline Award 2005