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"a foolhardy endeavor..."

As I stepped into the second iteration of the Parasitic collection, I carried with me a quiet confidence—armed with the knowledge and familiarity earned from the first. I believed I could revisit the same gestures, the same techniques, with equal ease. But the work, as always, had its own intentions.

This time, the scale was larger, the dialogue more demanding. The relationship between the “host” and the “parasite” was no longer just conceptual—it became a physical, almost confrontational exchange. Each day presented a new tension, a new negotiation between form and imbalance, mass and vulnerability. What began as a continuation soon transformed into a consuming presence. The work grew inside me—persistent, parasitic in its own right—inhabiting my thoughts, weighing on my body, altering my rhythms.

It has been weeks since I posted anything (on IG). The making has been slow, visceral, and deeply internal. The absence of process images is no accident—this phase of the journey has been too intimate, too consuming to pause and document. It has asked for complete surrender.

This project continues to humble me, reminding me that no craft is ever truly mastered, only listened to. As we edge toward September, I look forward to sharing the completed artefact. Until then, stay safe.

" a foolhardy endeavor..." As I stepped into the second iteration of the Parasitic collection, I carried with me a quiet confidence—armed with the knowledge and familiarity earned from the first. I believed I could revisit the same gestures, the same techniques, with equal ease. But the work, as always, had its own intentions. This time, the scale was larger, the dialogue more demanding. The relationship between the “host” and the “parasite” was no longer just conceptual—it became a physical, almost confrontational exchange. Each day presented a new tension, a new negotiation between form and imbalance, mass and vulnerability. What began as a continuation soon transformed into a consuming presence. The work grew inside me—persistent, parasitic in its own right—inhabiting my thoughts, weighing on my body, altering my rhythms. The making has been slow, visceral, and deeply internal. The absence of process images is no accident—this phase of the journey has been too intimate, too consuming to pause and document. It has asked for complete surrender. This project continues to humble me, reminding me that no craft is ever truly mastered, only listened to. As we edge toward September, I look forward to sharing the completed artefact. Until then, stay safe. #materialstudies #sculpture #3dart #singaporedesign #parasiticcollection #designcollectables #finddesignfairasia

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amazing people... @julienne.jo @sadhika_rai @avika_chokhani @calvino.kk and @gheneghenene @tyrushong @gheneghenene @zixuu @_chinzer @jo.owhoa @all_.ure.0 @trisha_saraogi @tanya_varshi @ridhi_gupta._ @yasheeta_singhi @_tanaya.p__ @houze__e matter matters vol II LaSalle college of the Arts, Brother Joseph McNally gallery, 22 feb - 23 mar 2025 #lasalleproductdesign #lasallesspd #lasallecollegeofthearts #productdesign #designeducation #universityofartssingapore #materialstudies #materialexploration #nathanyongdesign

It was truly a privilege to collaborate with some of the most dedicated students I’ve encountered in my 18 years as a design educator. Despite having just over a month to prepare for this exhibition, including a major public holiday (CNY) in the midst of it, we successfully conceptualized, planned, fabricated, and brought together an incredible show! Shout out to the leaders: @julienne.jo @sadhika_rai @avika_chokhani @calvino.kk and @gheneghenene And to the relentless troopers who slayed this project: @tyrushong @gheneghenene @zixuu @_chinzer @jo.owhoa @all_.ure.0 @trisha_saraogi @tanya_varshi @ridhi_gupta._ @yasheeta_singhi @_tanaya.p__ @houze__e And to @jap_hifi_gear and @sjlintony for your unwavering support! more updates coming soon... See you at MATTER matters vol II LaSalle college of the Arts, Brother Joseph McNally gallery, 22 feb - 23 mar 2025 #lasalleproductdesign #lasallesspd #lasallecollegeofthearts #productdesign #designeducation #universityofartssingapore #materialstudies #materialexploration #plastify #nathanyongdesign

it was a blast, till next time...

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