If you had 7 days left to exist on Earth before it’s destroyed by an alien fleet, what would you do? Would people continue to go to work? Would people perhaps complete that bucket list they have? Would countries continue to remain at war with each other? Placing this fictional scenario in the form of a rather metaphorical graphic novel/comic, co-created with the responses of people, the artist seeks to evoke a sense of questioning and self reflection in the audience, and hopes to use this project as an encouragement for people to take up their personal call to adventure.
Trich is a graphic novel that aims to explore how illustration and narratives can highlight and communicate psychological, social and emotional concerns by a person with Trichotillomania (a hair-pulling disorder).
Drawing from my personal experiences, the work is targeted towards others with Trichotillomania and their loved ones, to spread awareness and understanding on the condition.
Fractured is an autobiographical project that consists of illustrations put into a narrative format, to record personal struggles in life involving suicidal ideation.
Harbouring and expressing suicidal thoughts is often seen as taboo and referred to as a weakness, even if the thoughts are fleeting. Expressing these thoughts and seeking help are the most commonly recommended and effective way in easing such thoughts, but the Asian mindset of keeping ones’ problems to oneself is an obstacle for such treatment, and it is detrimental to those inflicted especially if these thoughts start from young.
This project aims to increase the visibility and sympathy for people in similar situations as I, and to offer ways to cope with such thoughts.
