Be inspired by the stories of self-discovery, courage, and connection from the senior collaborators of Both Sides, Now at Yishun. Collated by Lead Artist Salty Xi Jie Ng, their experiences of viewing life with new lenses exemplify the transformative power of the arts.
In the second of this 2-part series, Regina De Rozario explores the various aspects of diversity community-engaged practitioners should look out for. Drawing on insights from our recent ArtsWok Learning Forum, she offers practical suggestions on how diversity can be consistently recognised and upheld over time.
Recalling how she fostered meaningful relationships with the members of the Wellness Kampung, Assistant Artist Stacy Huang unveils the challenges of blending into the community. In navigating this transient sense of belonging, she embraced the boundary-crossing role — finding new ways to engage and communicate with various project stakeholders.
In the first of this 2-part series, Regina De Rozario reflects on points raised at the inaugural ArtsWok Learning Forum and synthesises her personal takeaways from the Day 1 panel. She examines the artist’s place within a community project and what goes into their labour when crafting sustainable community spaces.
Through encountering many small yet profound interactions during the "tides" community exhibition, Salty reveals the essence of a community development project. Likening it to a thriving ecosystem, supportive networks fostered the successful culmination of the year-long project. Still, Salty wonders if the project ever really ends, given these ongoing relationships.
As the community exhibition "tides" draws closer, Salty reflects on the inspiration and processes behind each artwork — reminiscing on their collective journey towards living well, and leaving well. In realising the senior collaborators’ unique perspectives and passion for end-of-life matters, this project journal post reveals the year-long journey of excavating the taboos of death through meaningful conversations.
