Mind Matters Student Art Exhibition · Items

The Rising

This poetry is inspired by my time spent in contemplative practice. Chai has often connected me to my culture and heritage, and it with it I like to sit and journal. During this time, I have often found myself lost in a dream of the past or future. This inspired me to reflect, but also find hope within to create the change I was yearning for, by finding romanticism in suffering.

2023

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Remember And Look

Mental health problems can be compounded by regrets of various kinds, grief for the person you used to be, and missed opportunities. In this poem, I tried to emphasise the strength it takes to go on anyway despite those regrets, and that the person I have become is still worth it. I wrote it specifically about self-harm, but it can be applied to a variety of disordered thoughts and behaviours.

2023

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On Bravery

One necessary thing with fighting mental health issues is courage and bravery in the fight. In this poem, I remembered the inspiring courage of a friend and the way we must stick at life despite everything. With the right support, a short-term crisis should improve, but it's hard to remember sometimes. Symbolism can be important to build into one's life as a reminder of what we should try to do.

2023

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Don't You Know

I once read that the support of friends can sometimes be the difference between people with severe mental health issues getting through it, and not. In this piece, I wanted to represent how I feel, both supporting and being supported. Depression can feel incredibly isolating, but a strong support network reminds us that our minds are playing tricks on us.

2023

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Winter Mist

Depression feels forever. I wanted to remind myself and others that there are seasons in life and it will not be forever, despite the way it feels. I ended it without a full stop to signify the ongoing process it can be, and the small steps that have to be taken to recover from it.

2023

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I Feel You

This poetic piece describes a person and their lover, who was hiding their depression out of the fear that the person will leave them up until a serious incident. It was also from there that the person's lover learnt that it was all wrong and that the person still loves them no matter what. Acrylic Painting of "Moonlit Sea" (Background)

2022

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Lethargo

This poetic piece is about a person who used to be happy and cheerful in the past, only for it to be gone as time progresses. It also talks about how, especially in today's world, lethargy, lukewarmness and apathy are running rampant in society, which results in depression, anxiety, pessimism, and a sense of hopelessness.

2022

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Fantasy is Fun, Reality is Rough

This poetic piece and poster shows the differing sides (i.e., "fantasy" and "reality"). Oftentimes, we all wanted things to go with our fantasies, even though the reality can be so much different. The disconnect between the two can be disappointing and depressing at times like now.

2022

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Look Back At it

This poetic piece is written by after a few months that I got rejected by one of my biggest crushes in my life. Back when I like him, he had a girlfriend, and I was devastated by the news. I still persisted, but in the end, it will never work out. How do I feel afterwards? You will find it out by reading it backwards.

2022

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