Touched by Colour: A Moment with Wang Pan-Youn In May 2018, a dear friend with a deep understanding of art recommended that I visit By the Passing of a Thousand Sails — a retrospective exhibition of Wang Pan-Youn’s work. I was stunned by his use of colour. The way he layered bold yet gentle tones,…
Ask your heart, “Does this love who I am?”The voice, the body, the flame, the plan.Is it born from strength, not fear?If yes, my dear… you’re still sincere. Here’s a song that goes with this piece — take a listen:
We asked for courage,and were given challenges to overcome. We asked for wisdom,and were handed problems to solve. We asked for love,and received people to care for. We asked for growth,and walked through trials to endure. We asked for freedom,and met choices with consequences. And so, everything we needed…was already hidden inside the life we…
Last night, I fell asleep while organizing my thoughts — too tired to finish what I was doing. But just as I slipped into sleep, I saw something: It was a branch, shaped like a bird of paradise flower.It was glowing, lit by the flickering light of a torch.The flames didn’t touch it, but cast…
They march through hallowed halls, through depths profound,With lofty ideals, swearing they’ll never bow down.Yet they have read your hunger, they have traced your fear,And with those chains, they’ll break your stride—Till on your knees, your silence redefined.Drowned in the flood of their collusion,A willing hand in the filth you once defied.
You break apart then learn how to reassemble.Once you reassemble, there’s nothing left to hide.
