"I got my first tattoo when I was 18, inspired by HYUKOH. My most recent one is a flash piece. The design is called “Ruyi,” which is also my name, so I thought it was quite apt.”
“The goal is to make it big with my band. Touring Malaysia last year and and seeing girl musicians on stage was eye-opening because we don’t really see that in Singapore.”
"I believe that there’s a sun that will rise tomorrow, and that the moon will shine this evening for sure. These are things that I believe because I see and experience them.”
“I think people mistake the word streetwear as just an aesthetic, but I think it's is defined by the people that are in the streets—the kids out there expressing themselves.”
“I’m a graphic designer, and when I was a child, my neighbour’s sister taught me how to draw. It became my hobby growing up, and now it’s become my job as well.”
“When I travel, I like to message other dragon boaters to see if I can pair up with them as a guest. And nine out of 10 times, I’ll get a positive response.”
“My dad found a pretty beetle in our home so I kept it, and after it died, I put it in hand sanitiser. Since then, I’ve been collecting and preserving hard-bodied insects.”
“I love watching movies! I have this thing with my best friend where we watch a movie every time we go out, and rate and discuss it afterwards. It’s quite an escape.”
“If I wear black one day, then I would try to wear a bit more colours the next day. I was wearing something darker yesterday, so today I’m in lighter colours!”
“2024 was the fifth circle of hell. I enjoyed it. I made unimaginable progress. Hopefully 2025 won’t be the sixth circle of hell. But also, hopefully it is."