A significant figure in the contemporary arts scene of Singapore since the 1980s, Heng is a Cultural Medallion recipient who has had her work featured in major biennales and art festivals. Most recently, she was included in the all-women group show Fear No Power: Women Imagining Otherwise at the National Gallery Singapore, which runs until November.
From walking a pet stool down the street to setting up a table to encourage people to have conversations while plucking beansprout, Heng’s body-centric practice spans nearly four decades.
These two, titled Walking The Stool and Let’s Chat respectively, are among her well-known performance pieces. Heng uses everyday gestures and ideas to explore gender roles and societal expectations in her practice.
