YouthMatters | STUDIO VAGABOND
Matters of the Youth
A Studio VAGABOND initiative
A Studio VAGABOND initiative, creating pathways into arts through workshops and collaborative projects bridging the community and industry.
Pulling into focus mental health awareness, YouthMatters amplifies young voices to break down stigma, encourage empathy and cultivate a culture of care through and within the arts. Empowering the youth not just to cope but to thrive-and take centre stage in shaping a healthier and compassionate future in their industry.
YouthMatters creates safe spaces for youth to explore, build resilience and connect with others who share similar journeys.
LASALLE College of the Arts 40th Anniversary | Musical Theatre 20th Year Anniversary
Commemorating the 20th anniversary of the BA (Hons) Musical Theatre programme and presented in collaboration with the Diploma in Theatre Production and Management programme.
RIDE THE CYCLONE
“A wild, poignant ride through the minds of six teenagers grappling with mortality, identity and the desperate need to be seen.” - Brock Roberts, Director
Performed and supported by the graduating cohort of LASALLE College of the Arts BA(Hons) Musical Theatre and Diploma in Theatre and Production Management
Reflecting both the show and the graduating cohort:
”Even the quirkiest voice has value. No matter how overlooked, unconventional or quiet, every person has a story that deserves to be shared.” - Dayal Singh Programme Leader, BA (Hons) Musical Theatre of LASALLE College of the Arts
SAMH: Relating | Behind the Flats
‘Relating’ - An Art Exhibition on Culture and Mental Health
In collaboration with Singapore Association of Mental Health (SAMH)
Behind the Flats
“Lightweight, understated, and commonplace, most people do not give these timber flats a second look…. Take a walk behind these flats to encounter the wealth and diversity of culture present in the lives of 12 young client-artists.”
“Perhaps, when you come back around, you will see these flats in a new way.”
- SAMH Creative Hub
A dialogue with Ms Jane Ittogi about the facades of life with mental illnesses.
Towards relating artistic expression as an outlet for mental wellbeing and extending the outlet to the wider community.
R/GA | Prompting Feelings
‘Prompting Feelings’ – the world’s first generative AI exhibition to show what it’s truly like living with mental health disorders
In collaboration with R/GA
Prompting Feelings
In 2022, Singapore reported its highest suicide rate in 20 years
⟡ Generating…. E M P A T H Y
“Imagine if the beauty of Generative A.I. isn’t merely an output, but a process to empower stories and ignite conversations.”
Expanding visual vocabulary for feelings and experiences that elude verbal expression.
KEMBOJA — SCAPE: MovementLab | SG ArtWeek
‘Kemboja’ - An experimental dance film exploring the dissonance between our true selves and facades we create as we navigate the world around us.
“Akin to a flower blooming, or a fetus developing. Coming out of a cocoon.”
Kemboja - Born out of a desire to explore the dissonance between our true selves and facades we create as we navigate the world around us.
“Self & Shadow”
“We create multiple selves in our lifetime which when reconciled, lead us to a deeper understanding of who we are.”
“Inevitably, neither the Self nor the Shadow can exist without the other - identity is the acceptance of all parts of ourselves that make us whole.”
