Singaporean Nasa scientist-turned-ceramicist hammers away at stereotypes

Wee Hong Ling with her My Family Portrait series at the In Flux exhibition.
Wee Hong Ling with her My Family Portrait series at the In Flux exhibition.ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM
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Mar 19, 2018, 5:00 am SGT

Singaporean Nasa scientist-turned-ceramicist Wee Hong Ling hopes to shatter gender stereotypes with her work

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A showcase of ceramic and blacksmithing works by a New-York based Singaporean artist aims to shatter gender stereotypes.

Wee Hong Ling, a Nasa scientist-turned-ceramicist, will be showcasing several works forged from steel as part of her latest show, which celebrates International Women's Day.

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