Hello! The P6 Art Competition was something that I really looked forward to back in primary school. I wanted to challenge myself by creating a large scale, A3 sized artwork and dive deeper into the art making process.

The title, Planet 23, was actually inspired by my register number back in primary school. I had an attachment to my number as it had stuck with me for a few years. I was also inspired by doodle artists like Visoth Kakvei and Lei Melendres, and artworks done with a drawing pen that could produce amazing effects. With Planet 23, I wanted to create a piece that was not only very detailed, but also had significance and variety.

I was initially anxious about participating in the competition as I wasn't sure what the judges were expecting. However, as I got to practise along the way and work on my final submission, I eased up and enjoyed the process of drawing and creating the artwork. I would say my fondest memory was when I was drawing the "barriers" surrounding the planet. It was extremely satisfying to see everything come together in the end and I felt a strong sense of accomplishment.

My interest in Visual Arts started at a young age, maybe around age 5 to 6. I was drawn to creating art and it just felt right to me. I enjoyed doodling and making my own characters with their own individual stories - it was a great way to pass time and I had fun while I did it. It was only at the age of 12 that I started to consider how much Visual Arts meant to me, and that motivated me to continue pursuing it at SOTA!

What I love about Visual Arts is that I can create almost anything I want. There are so many mediums and materials to choose from - the possibilities are endless! I find it simply amazing that each person has their own unique method, styles, and inspirations. Personally, my works are mostly to do with everyday life and my own emotions. Besides that, I am also deeply inspired by TV shows and comics! I especially enjoy reading comics, and I would frequently look back to my favourite scenes and try to "recreate" what makes the scene special.

Lastly, I love that art can be used as a form of personal expression, an avenue to express our emotions and feelings instead of bottling them up. Creating art is a process, a journey, and an adventure. To me, it's like letting your mind go free and just moving your hands, and whatever the end product is, it'll be great!

Visual Arts lessons are interactive and fun! There are many different classes such as Drawing and Painting, Theory and History of Art, Visual Journaling, and Sculpture/Ceramics. Being exposed to such a wide variety of artmaking techniques has allowed me to explore and experiment with new mediums, and gave me the opportunity to push my boundaries as an artist.

Over the last two years, I've met and made new friends who share the same passion for Visual Arts. Overall, it's been a really fun and enriching experience, and I always look forward to attending my Visual Art lessons!