We can no longer be strangers after this (2022)

Made in response to the festival theme of ‘Rebirth’, this artwork invites reflection on the shifts and changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the lessons learned, and what it means to transition to a post-pandemic life. The installation features two sets of texts on reflective panels, placed side by side in the green space, and is envisioned as a ‘memorial’ of this moment in time:

WE CAN NO LONGER BE STRANGERS AFTER THIS

WE ARE BOUND IN THIS DREAM TOGETHER

As a whole, the texts allude to how one’s experiences may be interconnected and shared with others; from the moments of separation and loss encountered, to the support and joy that have been extended. Further, the artwork is a poetic invitation to reflect critically on collective narratives of resilience, solidarity and transformation; and to contemplate what lies ahead – such as the uncertainties that persist, what communities would need to do, and how they might need each other.