As 2024 comes to a close and we eagerly anticipate the dawn of 2025, I invite you to join me in reflecting upon this remarkable year and celebrating the unfolding journey.
Through group exhibitions, collaborations, and an abundance of personal discoveries, this past year has been a testament to the transformative power of art, self-discovery, and riding the unpredictable waves of life.
I've had the privilege of participating in several group exhibitions both locally and internationally, including the latest "No Border Art Exhibition: Monumental 2025" at Tokyo's prestigious National Art Center. These experiences have broadened my creative horizons and fostered meaningful connections with fellow artists from Japan and other parts of Asia.
My collaboration with Ansein to create wearable art and being featured in the community art book, SITE.MA, by Mama on Palette, have allowed me to push the boundaries of my creative expression while learning from the diverse perspectives of others.
The launch of the "Create Your Destiny" capsule collection on my website and postcards at The Gallery Store by ABRY at the National Gallery Singapore, as well as my partnership with UOB's wellness team for Emotional Landscape workshop, have been humbling opportunities to share my work and its intended message of self-love, empowerment, and mental well-being with a larger audience. I was even delighted to see "Emotional Landscape" transformed into delectable edible art!
As I navigated the ebbs and flows of 2024, I discovered my true artistic calling: creating vibrant mantras that uplift the spirit and inspire self-love, all while supporting mental wellness. Finding a studio space in April was like a dream come true for me. My efforts in fundraising for Limitless, which ends today, have been a source of pride and personal growth. Thank you to all donors who have contributed to this meaningful cause, and I hope to continue lending a hand in charitable endeavours in the coming years!
My newfound discipline in consistently sharing my experiences through blogging, monthly digital wallpapers, and newsletters since February has allowed me to reframe some deeply ingrained negative self-belief into an empowering one: that I am resilient and capable.
This year also brought an important milestone, as I received my ADHD diagnosis.
While it has been a challenging adjustment, this new understanding of myself has allowed me to approach my life and work with greater self-awareness and compassion. Learning to say "no" to commitments that no longer resonate has been a liberating experience, empowering me to prioritise my needs and create space for personal growth (it's still hard, though!).
One of the most memorable experiences this year was participating in a breathwork program that granted me a newfound sense of calm and stability, a welcome miracle for someone who has long struggled with perpetual anxiety.
Rediscovering my inner child and reconnecting with my playful side has been a joyful adventure, with monthly scheduled fun activities since Q3 serving as a reminder that life is meant to be savoured and celebrated.
The greatest adventure has got to be my recent group travel to New Zealand!
Unforgettable memories, from thrilling adventures like paragliding, quad biking, and white water rafting to serene moments kayaking at Lake Wanaka and witnessing the awe-inspiring Milky Way, SMC, and LMC at Lake Tekapo with my NAKED EYES!
I also had the honour of sharing my "accidental" entrepreneurial journey through my first media interview in Mandarin with Channel 8 (which was aired just recently in early Dec).
Watch it here:
Learning to embrace and celebrate my wins, no matter how big or small, has been a transformative lesson, reminding me that self-love and self-compassion are the cornerstones of a fulfilling life. Definitely a work-in-progress for this!
As we step into 2025, I embrace the themes of slowness, spaciousness, and connection.
I aim to savour each moment, cultivate deeper relationships with loved ones, and continue pursuing my passion for art while discarding any forms of KPI/metrics of success that has been killing my joy.
Thank you for joining me on this incredible journey, dear readers. As we embark on the next chapter together, remember that you are never alone. Here's to a year of self-discovery, resilience, and embracing the beauty of life's unfolding story.
May your path be filled with love, joy, and the courage to celebrate your unique, beautiful self. Happy New Year!
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