SHENTONISTA

“Mutual aid respects the value of each human being beyond how they have been judged by society in terms of “productivity.”

The final instalment of a collaborative series with the @singaporeartmuseum where we explore the art of fashion. 

“Art can be anything and everything because art is essentially the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination.”

“The art world comes with an unapproachable aura—one that’s so easily dispelled once you come into contact with the people behind it.”

“Sometimes, people don’t understand how much work is needed for set-up—when they walk into the event, everything is completed so they only see the full picture, but they don’t know how much time and prep goes in.”

“Art is an invitation to see the world through someone else’s perspective and encourage empathy through that process, and life is much richer for that.”

“I wasn’t trained in arts until I reached 30—I liked art from a young age but never explored it further in my studies. My work taught me how to dissect the meaning of artworks or exhibitions.”

“I’m not a flamboyant dresser, but I do have an affinity for buying second-hand printed blouses—I have a collection of self-declared ‘aunty’ tops.”

Whether it’s the world of art or fashion, there’s no right answer or set path you need to follow.

“I've learnt this year that there's absolutely no substitute for hard work and consistency.”

“If I could time travel to different eras, I’d love to go and listen to live music from back in the day and drive vintage cars.”

“It’s possible to be functioning or completely unaware of your mental health condition, especially for men and older folks who might not be as aware or in touch with their feelings.