Standing tall despite her dwarfism
Standing tall despite her dwarfism
Standing at only 1.2m tall, artist Florence Tan has faced years of physical and social obstacles.
School was not easy for her. Blackboards in school were often out of reach and physical education lessons were a struggle.
Despite being called “ugly and short” Mdm Tan met her significant other while studying art at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts. They have been together for 36 years.
Now 60, she runs a kiosk selling hand-painted tote bags and crafts.
Her favourite subject to paint is the panda – a tribute to her late mother. “The way panda mothers care for their cubs reminds me of how my mother cared for me."
Walking difficulties do not stop her. “I can paint all day, all night. Even when I’m in pain, I take my painkillers and keep going.”
