Delicately modelled using a combination of earthy brown tones, A Friend Indeed is a celebration of friendship between two ladies. A heartwarming image, the ladies hands are held closely together as one, enhanced by a soft glow around the figures. The tenderness in the scene is realised through the soft harmonies of colour, play of light over the figures, and refined textures. In life, it's important to treasure sincere relationship and genuine friendship. New York-based Eng Tay studied at the Art Students League (1968-1972) and the School of Visual Arts, both in New York. He had nearly 100 solos in Asia, Europe and the United States. He worked as a graphic designer for the Red Book magazine until 1978 when he decided to go full time. He was given a Retrospective by Galeri Petronas in 2009. It was called Eng Tay: The Exhibition. His works are in the collection of the Fukuyama Museum of Art, Hiroshima, Japan; Taipei Fine Art Museum, Taiwan; the Frankie Valli Estate, the Merv Griffin Estate and the New York University. He has monumental sculptures in Kiaraville and Seni condominiums in Mont Kiara, Zehn Bukit Pantai in Bangsar and the Marc Residences near KLCC.