Eterate Calligraphy is a calligraphy studio focusing on the art of penmanship, founded by Marilyn Chew in New York City, based in Singapore, available internationally. The studio aims to advocate the art of penmanship and bring the lost art of writing back into our society through calligraphy. We serve private and corporate clients from around the world.
ABOUT FOUNDER
Marilyn Chew is a Singaporean calligraphy artist. A mirror menu installation for a New York City cafe kickstarted her creative journey. While a Creative Producer in New York, Marilyn side-hustled as a calligrapher. She practiced both modern and traditional calligraphy under various Master Penmen and other veterans in the field. Named Honoree of Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia - The Arts and one of the Most Fashionable Calligraphers by Harper’s Bazaar, she has designed for international companies such as Christie’s, Montblanc, and P&G.
She is a member of the International Association of Master Penman, Engrossers and Teachers of Handwriting, as well as the Society of Scribes, New York. She is a certified instructor of American Cursive Handwriting by Master Penman Michael Sull.
Marilyn gets her inspiration from books, travels, and the people she meets. When not in her studio, she can be found exploring other art forms and interesting experiences. She hopes that her work will be able to touch the heart of the recipient - whether it is to find comfort, joy or empowerment. She is always looking for ways to learn and share her love for penmanship.
experienceS
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American Cursive Instructor 2018
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Modern Calligraphy Summit 2016
IAMPETH Conference 2018
The Singapore Spencerian Saga 2019
The Spencerian Saga 2021
Forbes Under 30 Virtual Summit 2021
Forbes Under 30 Africa Summit 2022
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Inking in Batik 2021, National Arts Council Singapore
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American Cursive Instructor by M.P. Michael Sull
American Cursive by M.P. Michael Sull
Blackletter by Ethan Cohen
Blackletter by Luca Barcellona
Blackletter Lynne Yun
Copperplate by Elinor Holland
Copperplate by Eleanor Winters
Foundational by Eleanor Winters
Craceful Curve by M.P. Harvest Crittenden
Italics by Barbara Close
Madarasz by John DeCollibus
Modern Calligraphy by Laura Hooper
Ornate Pictorial by Linda Schneider
Spencerian by Bill Kemp
Spencerian by Michael Sull
Sign Painting by Brain Kaspr
Secretary Hand by Paul Shaw
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New York, United States 2014-2021
Singapore, Singapore 2015-Present
Alberta, Canada 2018
Buenos Aires, Argentina 2018
Corporate, Private and Public Workshops 2014-Present
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NUS Giving 2022
University of Botswana 2022
Health Serve 2021
Creative Mornings 2020
National University of Singapore 2019
Polaris Project 2018
Unicef USA 2018
Purple Parade 2016
as FEATUREd on
AWARD / FORBES 30 UNDER 30 ASIA 2021
Marilyn Chew is a Singapore-based calligraphy artist whose Eterate Calligraphy studio has worked with companies including SK-II, Bulgari and Montblanc. Last September Eterate Calligraphy was named one of Vogue's six best bespoke wedding invitation designers in Singapore.
FEATURE / HARPER’S BAZAAR SINGAPORE
Based between New York and Singapore, Marilyn’s burgeoning portfolio of work for clients such as Google, Skin Inc, Fresh and Michael Kors belie her young age. The talented calligrapher is a versatile scriptmaster who has the knack for turning everyday objects into works of art with her creative eye.
FEATURE / VOGUE SINGAPORE
As a trained calligrapher, Marilyn Chew of Eterate offers her clients something special: live calligraphy stations at their weddings for guests to participate in and enjoy. She transforms their wedding invitations, save-the-dates, and place-cards into works of art with her elegant penmanship, often working with other stationery vendors to create unique finished products.
For enquiries, please get in touch with us at hello@eterate.co or fill in the form below