MERAKI

Meraki translates into an essence of ourselves, and surrendering a part of yourself in your craft. Through the concept of Meraki, the exhibition invites us to contemplate our own journeys – the undying desire to grow, embrace, and sometimes, battle with change. Hence, the works seek to encapsulate our two-step dance with change and adaptation, where each work is a reflection of the journey taken and challenges overcome, rather unforgivingly set in stone. From the days of being a student to a lecturer and teacher, from always striving for perfection to appealing to the subconscious through more surreal implications, the exhibition seeks to encapsulate an essence of my experience as the word Meraki implies. With works like ‘Atman’, inspired by the Hindu mythological hero Uchchaihshravas, to the smoky tendrils of ‘Dali’, that hope to transport the viewer to a dreamscape where love and passion materialise in a surreal realm, Meraki is an invitation for all to explore their inner selves to find solace, inspiration and courage.