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EYEYAH! Anxiety Exhibition Review<\/b><\/p>\n
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Wanting to find out more about art and its connection to mental health, <\/span>Megan Nicole Yin<\/b> attends the EYEYAH! Anxiety Exhibition that aims to spark more conversations about mental health. <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”-194px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ min_height=”84px” custom_margin=”-67px|auto||auto||” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”-145px|auto|-100px|auto|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”Montserrat|300|||||||” custom_margin=”-30px||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n According to an<\/span> article by EYEYAH!<\/span><\/a>, the exhibit is \u201c<\/span>supported by DesignSingapore Council and Nickelodeon Asia\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”About Us” _builder_version=”4.16″ min_height=”1463px” custom_margin=”-136px||-385px|||” custom_padding=”107px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_5,3_5,1_5″ custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”-55px||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”-35px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”2px|0|0px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”|0px||0px||true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”Montserrat||||||||” text_line_height=”1.5em” header_font=”||||||||” header_2_font=”Raleway|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”50px” header_2_line_height=”1.4em” header_5_font=”Montserrat||||||||” header_5_text_color=”#b3b3b3″ header_5_font_size=”14px” header_5_line_height=”0.5em” header_6_font=”Raleway|700||on|||||” header_6_font_size=”16px” header_6_letter_spacing=”5px” header_6_line_height=”1.8em” max_width=”659px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”0px|79px|104px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”-40px|79px|0px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”|0px||||” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”15px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_2_font_size_tablet=”35px” header_2_font_size_phone=”25px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n BY <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/hypesingapore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/heart-bandaid.png” disabled_on=”on|on|off” _builder_version=”4.16″ width=”500px” custom_margin=”1347px|-422px||-132px||” custom_padding=”|12px||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” _module_preset=”fc11c624-29d0-4bb0-90fa-a99635dac95a” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n The topic of mental health has gained much traction during the pandemic, allowing more Singaporeans to be exposed to conversations about an individual\u2019s mental well-being. Articles, write-ups and even art, piqued peoples\u2019 interest in mental health.<\/span><\/p>\n EYEYAH!, a<\/span> company and platform which showcases creative works for children and youths, is holding a relatable exhibit on anxiety which aligns well with culture today.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n EYEYAH! has decided to hold their latest exhibition at Kult Kafe, a caf\u00e9 tucked away in the corner of Bukit Timah at the back of The Grandstand. It features artists from over ten countries including Singapore and holds 20 commissioned art pieces that showcase the artists\u2019 unique perspectives on anxiety.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n “A lot of the nuances of the visuals capture something that we think in our heads but don\u2019t really verbalise in words. And I think it’s a very appropriate exhibition considering the last two years that we\u2019ve been through,” said Mr Johnathan Lee, 31, an exhibit goer.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_testimonial author=”- Mr Jonathan Lee, 31″ job_title=”Exhibit Goer” _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n A lot of the nuances of the visuals capture something that we think in our heads but don\u2019t really verbalise in words. And I think it’s a very appropriate exhibition considering the last two years that we\u2019ve been through.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_testimonial][et_pb_sidebar _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_sidebar][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ custom_margin=”-35px||-1px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” _module_preset=”fc11c624-29d0-4bb0-90fa-a99635dac95a” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWe were all feeling (Covid-19), [that maybe our] experiences with Covid-19 were kind of amplifying the kind of global sentiment of anxiety. We’re always interested in mental health and depression, but I think anxiety felt more rich, in terms of the kind of artwork we could create,\u201d said Mr Steve Lawler, 44, <\/span>the founder and creative lead for EYEYAH!<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/hypesingapore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/eyeyah-anxiety-exhibition.jpg” alt=”Keshi-vinyl-release-debut-album-gabriel” title_text=”eyeyah-anxiety-exhibition” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_sidebar _builder_version=”4.16″ background_image=”https:\/\/hypesingapore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/anxiety-girl.png” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_sidebar][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”Montserrat|300|||||||” transform_scale_tablet=”” transform_scale_phone=”” transform_scale_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_translate=”0px|-22px” transform_translate_tablet=”” transform_translate_phone=”” transform_translate_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_translate_linked=”off” transform_rotate_tablet=”” transform_rotate_phone=”” transform_rotate_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_skew_tablet=”” transform_skew_phone=”” transform_skew_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_origin_tablet=”” transform_origin_phone=”” transform_origin_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_styles_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”31px|||||” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_styles_tablet=”” transform_styles_phone=”” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In my conversation with Mr Lawler, he told me that from the material of the fabric used to the positioning of the artworks, a lot of thought was put into the layout and appearance of the space to bring calmness to the exhibit. Photo by Megan Nicole Yin. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ custom_margin=”-20px||-1px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” _module_preset=”fc11c624-29d0-4bb0-90fa-a99635dac95a” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Initially, when I heard about this exhibition, I was afraid that the art would be dark and gloomy, which could possibly trigger my own fears and anxiety. Instead, it was the opposite; I entered a room filled with calm colours and serenity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201c\u2026it’s quite a light hearted approach to it. But I wanted to have fun making artwork that I felt expressed anxiety. And at the same time, I didn’t want to have anxiety, making it. I wanted people to look at it, and kind of think about anxiety, but not to get anxiety,\u201d said Mr Lawler, sharing the process of his artwork.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/hypesingapore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/exhibition-magazine-interactive-art-activities.jpg” alt=”Keshi-vinyl-release-debut-album-gabriel” title_text=”exhibition-magazine-interactive-art-activities” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”Montserrat|300|||||||” transform_scale_tablet=”” transform_scale_phone=”” transform_scale_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_translate=”0px|-22px” transform_translate_tablet=”” transform_translate_phone=”” transform_translate_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_translate_linked=”off” transform_rotate_tablet=”” transform_rotate_phone=”” transform_rotate_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_skew_tablet=”” transform_skew_phone=”” transform_skew_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_origin_tablet=”” transform_origin_phone=”” transform_origin_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_styles_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”31px|||||” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_styles_tablet=”” transform_styles_phone=”” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The exhibition magazine, which costs $10 (PayNow or PayLah) , features a collection of all the art pieces showcased at the exhibition as well as other interactive art activities. Photo by Megan Nicole Yin.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ custom_margin=”-35px||-1px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” _module_preset=”fc11c624-29d0-4bb0-90fa-a99635dac95a” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Placed on a table towards the back of the room were stacked up copies of magazines of EYEYAH\u2019s latest issue. When you flip through the pages, you are able to see not only the works of all the artists with their Instagram handles but also some steps an individual can take to improve their mental well-being.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”9527,9539″ show_title_and_caption=”off” show_pagination=”off” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”||2px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_gallery][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”Montserrat|300|||||||” transform_scale_tablet=”” transform_scale_phone=”” transform_scale_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_translate=”0px|-22px” transform_translate_tablet=”” transform_translate_phone=”” transform_translate_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_translate_linked=”off” transform_rotate_tablet=”” transform_rotate_phone=”” transform_rotate_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_skew_tablet=”” transform_skew_phone=”” transform_skew_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_origin_tablet=”” transform_origin_phone=”” transform_origin_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_styles_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”-56px|||||” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_styles_tablet=”” transform_styles_phone=”” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Mr Lawler said that the magazine is also used for educational purposes and to motivate conversations on anxiety. Artwork by Iain Macarthur (<\/span>@iain.macartur<\/span><\/a>) (left), Artwork by Venessa Wong (<\/span>@tradervans<\/span><\/a>) (right). Photo by Megan Nicole Yin.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ custom_margin=”-35px||-1px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” _module_preset=”fc11c624-29d0-4bb0-90fa-a99635dac95a” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n \u201cI’ve been trying to find ways to cope with my work anxiety. So, actually, this exhibition helped a lot, especially with the coping mechanisms,\u201d said Mr Jimmy Long, 29, an exhibit goer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The more I looked at the details of each artwork, the more relatable they became. I walked past a piece with the words \u201cPSLE Exam\u201d and it describes the physical feeling of anxiety and the stresses of life. I smiled, being proud of the artist for going through the rigour of our education system. At that moment, something touched my heart.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n It made me realise I’m not the only one struggling with all these issues in my life. There’s so many things that can trigger my anxiety, but depending on how you look at it, there are people who are using that feeling of anxiousness and turning it into\u00a0 something greater.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/hypesingapore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/inspired-gullivers-tale-metaphor.jpg” alt=”Keshi-vinyl-release-debut-album-gabriel” title_text=”inspired-gullivers-tale-metaphor” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”Montserrat|300|||||||” transform_scale_tablet=”” transform_scale_phone=”” transform_scale_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_translate=”0px|-22px” transform_translate_tablet=”” transform_translate_phone=”” transform_translate_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_translate_linked=”off” transform_rotate_tablet=”” transform_rotate_phone=”” transform_rotate_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_skew_tablet=”” transform_skew_phone=”” transform_skew_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_origin_tablet=”” transform_origin_phone=”” transform_origin_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_styles_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”31px|||||” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_styles_tablet=”” transform_styles_phone=”” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Inspired by Gulliver’s tale, artist Ms Anngee Neo used the storyline as a metaphor to illustrate the feeling of anxiety. Artwork by Anngee Neo (<\/span>@illobyanngee<\/span><\/a>). <\/span>Photo by Megan Nicole Yin.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ custom_margin=”-35px||-1px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” _module_preset=”fc11c624-29d0-4bb0-90fa-a99635dac95a” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n This exhibition has not only helped the attendees, but also the commissioned artists. \u201cAll the little things that are poking at them, at the girl who’s tied down in my artwork, those are all the things that I’m currently thinking about<\/span>\u2026\u00a0Housing, relationships, dating and money. This is supposed to be for a kid\u2019s magazine, but I’m drawing my own worries into it,” said Ms Anngee Neo, one of the commissioned artists for the exhibiton.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_testimonial author=”- Ms Anngee Neo” job_title=”Commissioned Artist for the Exhibition” _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Housing, relationships, dating and money. This is supposed to be for a kid\u2019s magazine, but I’m drawing my own worries into it. <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_testimonial][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ custom_margin=”-35px||-1px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” _module_preset=”fc11c624-29d0-4bb0-90fa-a99635dac95a” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n While the magazine and exhibition were carefully thought through, some exhibit goers wished that both aspects were more accessible to the general public – since finding the exhibit was quite the hassle and the magazine can only be bought at the exhibit or on their <\/span>website<\/span><\/a>. The exhibition is not easily seen at first glance and getting to the exhibit requires asking the caf\u00e9 staff for directions. On top of that, there is only <\/span>one half-hourly shuttle bus<\/span><\/a> available from Sixth Avenue to The Grandstand and vice versa.<\/span><\/p>\n
Megan Nicole Yin<\/b>
Section Editor<\/strong>
Hype Issue #55<\/strong><\/p>\nPublished on<\/h5>\n
May 16, 2022<\/h5>\n
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