Browsing “Beyond The Vines”

“A lot of the time at work we’re just in autopilot mode to meet other people’s expectations, right? What I really want to achieve this year is inner peace, and to find a balance within myself without caring too much about other people’s judgement.”

“My husband and I have been vegetarians since 2018. My favourite places to get a good vegetarian meal in Jakarta would be Burgreens, a plant-based eatery chain, and Vegenzy Kitchen, an online plant-based food caterer.”

"My husband and I adopted two Singapore Specials and it’s the best thing I’ve ever done! Dogs don’t live for as long as we do, so I’m mindful of making every moment with them count. We’re now trying for a (human) kid to expand our little family. It hasn’t been easy but we’re staying hopeful!”

“When I was laid off from my full-time job, I decided to focus on the positives and pursue the arts as a freelance illustrator. Obviously it hasn’t been easy, but I’m trying my best to go with the flow, and I’ve learnt that it’s okay to ask for help. Having a great support system also really makes a difference too.”

“In my free time, I enjoy building mechanical keyboards and customising everything from the switches to the layout. I’ve also just picked up skateboarding after wanting to do so for a long time. There’s a constant fear of falling since I’m not as young as I used to be, but it’s a hobby I wish to continue.”

“Every time my colleagues and I go out to dabao food, it’s always packed in plastic bags and plastic containers. One day, I thought, “Okay, I’ve had enough. Maybe I can try to be more sustainable.” So I started using reusable containers and cutlery, which is how I got my start in sustainability.”

“I’m from Jakarta, and whenever I visit Singapore, I must visit my favourite boutique, which is The Editor’s Market. I’m happy to see that there are a lot of outlets now! On my first day here, I went and bought a lot of things.”

“Something as subtle as tea is actually quite enriching to the mind and body, and I wanted to share this experience with other people, but it’s hard to share, because it’s quite intimate. So I thought the only solution was to have a space of my own so that I could have people over.”

“Fashion has always been an interest of mine, but I never go to pursue it until now. Back when I finished my diploma in Tourism Business and Hospitality in polytechnic, I told my parents that it’s time for me to pursue what I wanted.”

“I think what’s exciting about contemporary art is the fact that it’s being made in this moment, and we are all part of that era of making. It’s really about our moment.”

“If you are a new designer starting out, a piece of advice I’d give is that passion and optimism will keep you going!”

“I look out for ways I can give back to society—I help out every week at my town council, assisting people who need help.”