Kim Eng Yeo

Background

Yeo, Kim Eng was born on April 24, 1947 in Singapore. Arrived in United States, 1978, permanent resident, 2002. Daughter of Cheng Chye and Seok Kim (Chew) Lee.

Education

Student, Nanyang Academy Fine Arts, Singapore, 1963. Bachelor of Science with honors, University Singapore, 1968.

Career

Treasurer, artist board member Flushing Art League, New York City, 1980-1984. Art instructor Poppenhusen Institute, 1984. Substitute art teacher United Nations International School, 1984-1985.

Freelance paper product designer, 1981-1987. Textile designer J. Brown Designs, New York City, 1987-1991. Teaching artist Flushing Town Hall, 1995—2002.

Artist-in-residence Public School 214, 165, Francis Lewis High School, Flushing, 1997-2001. Visual arts panelist, Flushing Council, 1985-1987, Queen's Council, 1998-1999, 2001-2004. Watercolor workshop demonstrator Singapore Art Museum, 2000.

Achievements

• Kim Engineer Yeo has been listed as a notable artist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Benefit show United Nations Development Fund for Women Singapore, 1999. Member Flushing Art League (board directors, treasurer 1979-1985, award 1986), Flushing Council on Arts, Queens Council on Arts.

Interests

• Gardening, bookmaking.

Connections

Married Bock Cheng Yeo. Children: Beng Lin, Beng Jene.

Father:

Cheng Chye Lee

Mother:

Seok Kim (Chew) Lee

Spouse:

Bock Cheng Yeo

child:

Beng Jene Yeo

child:

Beng Lin Yeo