SHENTONISTA

“I make unconventional and abstract art which involves using old clothing and even fishing nets—what others consider to be trash—to create three-dimensional textures. I hope that people can learn to better appreciate the environment through my works and see that anything and everything can be art.”

“Back in Taiwan, I worked in a coffeeshop and attained my coffee master certification. I’m now working in Singapore as a ground staff at the airport as I wanted to change up my environment and try something new. It’s been enjoyable so far, but I can’t seem to get used to the food here!”

“I’ve been a Commodities Broker for 18 years but I actually studied graphic design at LASALLE. Not many people know this—in fact my husband of six years only just found out recently! I really love my job and it pays better, so I don’t think I’ll be going back to designing."

“I’ll be turning 21 soon but I honestly don’t know what being a full-fledged adult really means—I still feel like a teen sometimes! I’m looking forward to the new experiences that’ll come my way, but not lesser nap time and paying for bills.”

“I’m a business student from France and I’m currently on a semester abroad in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. I chose Ho Chi Minh as a it’s a good mix between big European cities and the Asian way of life, and it's easy to explore neighbouring countries too.”

“I wanted to be a designer when I was younger and stumbled upon a career in architecture. I love that the industry is so dynamic. Even after 10 years in this field, I’m still learning something new everyday and no two projects are the same.”

“Back in school, I modelled for a friend’s fashion collection and was scouted by a modelling agency. I’ve been modelling on the side ever since—I love being a part of different brands, dressing up in their pieces, and learning what their clothes are all about!”

“My interest in mermaid performance started six years ago and I’ve been pursuing it professionally for two years. I hope to be able to do mermaid performances around the world and then maybe find a prince to sail away with just like Ariel from The Little Mermaid.”

“My children are now 17 and 21. It used to be just us three spending time together but now I hardly see them around. I’m asleep by the time they come home and they’re still in bed when I leave for work, so it gets quite lonely sometimes.”

"I’ve been experiencing sleep paralysis since I was young, and it worsened in my teenage years which resulted in a fear of sleeping and insomnia. But as I’ve gotten older, I’ve learned to prevent it by making use of LED lights, ambient sounds, and an air purifier to create a comfortable environment.”

“As a leather crafter, I’d say the most enjoyable part about working with leather is also the most challenging, and that’s designing the actual products. Anyone can learn how to make a wallet, but coming up with unconventional designs is not easy.”

“I feel that many people in Singapore are scared to be creative, so I hold workshops with Vans in collaboration with local artists to encourage people to have fun with customising their own shoes, and be more open-minded about different forms of creativity.”