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Firing the Dragon: Guan Huat Dragon Kiln
Photographer Elena Boyce discovers how Singapore potter, Alvin Ng, adds a touch magic to his pottery by using a traditional "dragon kiln."
Elena Boyce
Feb 1, 20243 min read
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A Portrait of Kindness: Elena Boyce
Interview with Elena Boyce about her inspiration for beginning her Faces Behind the Makers project to promote Singapore's heritage trades
Lena Sharp
Feb 1, 20244 min read
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Painting with Beads - The Mastery of Bebe Seet
How Bebe Seet learned to become a master creator of traditional Peranakan beaded slippers.
Lena Sharp
Nov 5, 20234 min read
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Embracing Opportunities for Change through the Art of Weaving
Lynelle Barrett, an American artist, shares about traditional weaving and natural dye techniques of Southeast Asia.
Elena Boyce
Sep 2, 20233 min read
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Weaving a Family Legacy: The Singaporean Craft of Rattan Furniture Making
Faces Behind the Makers: Discovering Singapore's Heritage Trades by Elena Boyce The use of rattan as a material for furniture can be...
Elena Boyce
May 3, 20233 min read
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The Vibrant Colors of Kebaya
Faces Behind the Makers: Discovering Singapore's Heritage Trades by Elena Boyce Raymond Wong, one of the last few Peranakan kebaya...
Elena Boyce
Mar 2, 20237 min read
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Stitching Joy, Luck and Wealth: The Mastery of Keeping the Memories alive
Faces behind the Makers: Discovering Singapore's Heritage Trades by Elena Boyce Entering the Eng Tiang Huat Cultural Heritage shop felt...
Elena Boyce
Dec 31, 20227 min read
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The Art of Connecting with Tea
Faces Behind the Makers: Discovering Singapore's Heritage Trades by Elena Boyce (first published in the AWA Sep-Oct 2022 issue) The...
Elena Boyce
Nov 8, 20223 min read
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