Up close and personal with Eng Tay

The world of art is a fickle one. Its ebb and flow rely on patronage of the well-to-do. Only when one has the means can he indulge in the arts, which can encompass so many areas from food, fashion, paintings and sculptures, right up to the performing arts and music.

Hence, the early journey of the artist, artiste and artisan is fraught with uncertainties. Many have followed this path, but not many have made a success of it. And so Eng Tay joins the likes of the fashion designers Zang Toi, YeohLee Teng and super model Ling Tan who have carved a name for themselves in the Big Apple.