Shaping ‘world-class’ artists

From hobby to career: Eugene (back row, second from left) and his students at one of his exhibitions.

SOME 12 years ago, Eugene Nandakumar walked into his very first class, feeling apprehensive yet excited about his new role as an art teacher.

As he faced the class comprising 25 Form One students, the then 21-year-old told himself to “play it cool”.