Sep 4⏸ Pause⏸ Pause In the arts, there’s a hustle culture of having to produce something constantly - to stay in the game, to not be forgotten, to not lose out on opportunities. But the thing about socially engaged art is that it can be so exhausting. …Lifestyle2 min readLifestyle2 min read
Jul 116 lessons from my time at SIXSix reflections from my time at SIX Time flies and I’ve already finished my two years at SIX. I entered this space keen to learn more about social innovation and how change could happen from different top down approaches. Prior to this, most of my work experiences were grassroots. So…Future7 min readFuture7 min read
Dec 20, 2022We survived 2022This year was intense. Just when borders were reopening after a long and trying global pandemic, the war in Ukraine hit us all unexpected. …Burnout2 min readBurnout2 min read
Sep 30, 2021Workplace support in socially engaged workAt SIX, we recently introduced a team support session in which we could block a time in our calendar and invite team members along to help process some of the major events happening in the world. If I am particularly affected by a world event, I could request support from…Afghanistan4 min readAfghanistan4 min read
Aug 1, 2021It’s time we celebrate the Olympians beyond the medals.The Olympics creates such a whirlwind of emotions for so many. For some, they set new personal bests and beat Olympic or world records. For others, they underperformed or had to withdraw. The years of a sports career at its peak perhaps amount to a decade or two before the…Tokyo20202 min readTokyo20202 min read
Jul 19, 2021Does the key to climate salvation lie in community builders?In finding financially sustainable ways to continue impact work, are we pushed to capitalise and monetise to the point that relationships ultimately and inevitably will become transactional too? I've been on a social entrepreneurship journey, finding ways to sustainably continue the work that I do. A little bit of context…Climate7 min readClimate7 min read
Jun 28, 2021Dating app social research: Entry #4The kinds of joy at work.Education2 min readEducation2 min read
May 28, 2021Dating app social research #3: Artist to artist — Social inequalities in the StatesDating app social research #3: Artist to artist — Social inequalities in the States Read entry #1 for introduction to project ⬇️ https://link.medium.com/Zyai8trQCgbResearch2 min readResearch2 min read
May 25, 2021Dating app social research #2: Redefining work and our relationship with societyJob2 min readJob2 min read
May 7, 2021I went on a dating app to find out what’s stopping us from systems change.Those who know me will know that I’m a very curious person. I love hearing people’s stories. I’m an artist and my art is essentially one big inquiry on humanity. My work intersects art, social change and conversations. I’m currently trying to understand the inertia to systems change by listening…Research4 min readResearch4 min read
