Title
Grey Shadows
Creator
Year/Period
c. 1970s
Region
Acquired in Singapore
Object Type
Material
Technique
Dimension
Object size: 110.0 x 108.8 cm
Accession No.
2024-00676
Collection of
Credit Line
Collection of National Gallery Singapore. © Eng Tow
Eng Tow's textile art encompasses a diverse range of techniques, from printed textiles and meticulous cloth constructions to collaged and painted abstractions. "Grey Shadows" (circa 1970s) stands out as a pivotal piece from a period marked by Tow's interest with exploring the interplay of cloth textures and light. This artwork features a tightly woven, monotone grey cotton fabric adorned with regular squares interspersed with pleats of varying lengths and orientations. Through the utilization of quilting techniques and ticking fabric as the primary medium, "Grey Shadows" blurs the distinctions between art and craft, exemplifying Tow's innovative approaches.
