Rico Ngim Kum Thong(1967-)

Experience

2001  onward: Founder and Owner of Sculptors Workshop
1995-2002  onward: Founder and Owner of Sculptors Workshop
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Major: Sculpture), RMIT University
1994  Project Manager of Ship Building

Exhibitor

2010 Sculpture Square /Artist in Residence 2010 presents: Deconstruction, Destruction….. Destination by Ngim Kum Thong, Solo Exhibition
2009 Singapore International Art Fair 2009 Singapore Pavilion
2009 Singapore Hainan Hwee Kuan Art Exhibition 2009/ The 2nd Singapore Hainanese heritage and Traditional Cultural Festival
2009 Sculpture Square celebrates 10 years of Sculptural Excellence Presenting the 1st Small Sculpture Show & Incorporating the official launch of SSq Gallery

Awards

1999 FSC Foundation, Scholarship, United States of America
1998 National Art Councils (Bursaries), Singapore
1997 National Art Councils (Bursaries), Singapore

2010

Stainless Steel

60-80cm

Transform to Renew

Artwork depicts generating positive energy towards transforming oneself above difficulties. Rico believes in encouraging and building the community through Art as a channel, cultivating good values.  Especially in the midst of pandemic, one needs to stay positive that would bring about transformation and renewal.