HIGHLIGHTS

by Dr Nellie Seng, Head of Studies (Keyboard) & Senior Lecturer, School of Music

Prologue:

May I start by saying that I am very proud of what I do, proud of being an artist, and especially proud of being an artist in this supportive community that is Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) and yes, what I proudly do every minute of my life, whether I be awake or asleep, is considered the #1 NON-ESSENTIAL JOB!

When I was tasked to contribute to this series, I chuckled upon reading the proposed topic, “Free Arts Service for Exposure - Is It Really That Bad?” This was timely considering the hotly debated topic in an article that was put out by The Sunday Times , that sparked outcries in the arts communities on a global scale.

The pandemic brought inspiration to the design works of the latest batch of graduates from Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts’ (NAFA) Fashion Studies Programme.