Arin Alycia Fong
Arin Alycia Fong
Arin Alycia Fong is a writer, editor and yoga instructor, empowering others to express themselves through language and movement. She was formerly Senior Editor at Ethos Books, and has had work published in anthologies and publications like Singapore Unbound and The Straits Times.
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ACWP Practitioners Conference 2 Nov 2024 Room: The Forehead |
[Panel] You Think You Know? Think Again: Hidden FacesIsa Kamari, Arin Alycia Fong, and Tham Cheng-E unpack our inner layers of self-presentation, personal struggles, and internalised cultural expectations, examining how they can sometimes shape, or distort, our understanding of ourselves. Speakers: Isa Kamari, Arin Alycia Fong, Tham Cheng-E Mask in the Mirror: Facing the SelfWhat if the masks we wear don’t just conceal our true selves, but also mirror our inner struggles? In this presentation, writer and editor Arin Alycia Fong delves into the symbol of the mask in Myle Yan Tay’s debut novel catskull. The story follows Ram, a troubled teenager who adopts a mask to fight injustices in Singapore. Initially a tool for courage and purpose, the mask gradually merges with Ram’s identity, revealing his inner demons. Fong examines how this mask complicates and shapes Ram’s evolving sense of self, turning a symbol of empowerment into a reflection of his deepest fears. |