Wong Chee Wai
Set Designer
One of the first groups that I started to photograph in the arts was Drama Box. At that time, Wong Chee Wai was working on the production side. Over the years, he has become the most sought-after set designer in Singapore theatre. He is a lovely soul and rather shy. So, I am happy that he let me take a picture of his smile. And I have also been fortunate that he has helped me in the design of my video installation Stealing Breath, Stopping Time.
I get to know Ngiap Heng through a common friend (Mandy), when I was volunteering and helping out with publicity design at Drama Box.
I always liked the sensitivity in his production shoots and the raw energy and realness of the photos from this series too.
This photo is from one of the rare times I have done a photo shoot, thanks to Ngiap Heng’s invitation.