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Why did we choose an art exhibition?
Looking around us, we realized that society often expects grieving individuals to “recover” from their grief after a short period, even though more often than not, grief is something cyclical. We also recognised that there is stigma in talking about death and loss.
Hence, considering the versatility and social value of art, we wanted to leverage it and put together an art exhibition to showcase that grief can come in various forms and that it is okay to want to express your grief, and to take however long you may need to process it.
Project Tetris Team
Our aspirations for a grief-friendly society
Kayla (She/Her) - Project Head, Logistics & Finance Manager
Grieving is a universal experience - yet many still struggle to articulate the impact of losing a loved one. I believe this is because the expression of grief is often inhibited in our society. Therefore, I hope that through our project, we can facilitate open conversations about grief and help people to receive the support that they need.
Jie Lynn (She/Her) - Assistant Project Head, Logistics & Finance Manager
Often something that we have no control over, grief seems to be a topic that everyone (or at least for myself and those around me) feels hesitant to bring up. Therefore, I hope that through this project, we can normalise conversations about grief and also destigmatize seeking help for grief recovery.
Shanice (She/Her) - Communications Manager
I think that the unfortunate reality of grief is that it is inevitable, everyone is bound to experience it at least once in their life. After hearing different people's stories about their grieving experiences, both online and from those around me, it inspired me to delve deeper into this often overlooked topic and encourage more grief-centric conversations.
Rishika (She/Her) - Communications Manager
Growing up, I often felt frustrated by how difficult it was to approach someone to talk about grief. It was often overlooked and a brushed over topic, something that we had to get over once the funeral ended. Thus when the opportunity propped up, I felt that it was meaningful to create a safe space for individuals to deal with their grief with a supportive community.
Magdalin (She/Her) - Marketing Manager
When a friend of mine lost her family member, I was unsure of how I could support her. I felt helpless seeing her grieving, especially when she was crying. I realised that not all of us are aware of how we can be of help to others undergoing grief. The topic of grief is often overlooked and I felt that bringing light to it was something important.