NG SI YING
rattan craftswoman
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a glimpse into the space where Si Ying creates mesmerising works of art
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An excerpt from JOURNEY:
“…Si Ying was inspired to find a material that she could explore and craft with; one that could be found in Asia, and is significant to her Southeast Asian roots. She found her answer when she saw and elderly lady in her 60s, weaving with rattan.”
(Article written by Jonathan Levi)
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“How do we bring its (rattan) heritage into our present day without letting nostalgia define the way we work with it?”
- Ng Si Ying
Meticulous research and development is a part of honing the craft of rattan weaving
