Health: The Fraility of Life
Captured in this collection, is the perspectives of various people involved in the end of life process – be it the doctor who may be at a loss on how to handle the situation, the patient, who is struggling with what lies ahead or the family, who may be overwhelmed with support or equally distraught. It portrays the reality of life – that indeed we are like candles.
Captured in this collection, is the perspectives of various people involved in the end of life process – be it the doctor who may be at a loss on how to handle the situation, the patient, who is struggling with what lies ahead or the family, who may be overwhelmed with support or equally distraught. It portrays the reality of life – that indeed we are like candles.
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- Judges List
- Priscilla Philip – Part-time Art Lecturer, IMU
- Haris Rashid – Visual Artist, Freelancer
- Jasmine Leong– Visual Artist, Freelancer
Don't Give Me Up Yet by Khaw Kar Jun
"Each day in the NICU going through the same routine, I feel like I need some cheer for every injections and plops installed on me. You may be amazed by how strong I am, facing such challenge without having a chance to see the world yet, but no, I am more amazed by the power behind mummy's emotions. This place is stressful, painful and unbearable, but don't give up on me yet, please."
Supporting by Sim Li Wei
The hands symbolized the feeling of parties that support and help the patient. During the fight with sickness, doctor, family, friends, society and even religion support the patient through hard time.
Beautiful Goodbye by Tan Wei Hui
The moth, already in its final stage, knows that the end is nearing. It willingly accepts its fate and flies towards burning candle, as tears trickle down the onlooker's eye.
Life Is Full of Contradiction by Ho Mun Juein
Some one for those who can eat, they are lake in take care with their body and health. Beside, there is large amount of people lake in food everyday.
Hit Life Support by Shereen Kaur Manocha
Life is frail indeed; we do not know what could be taken away from us at any moment. However, love is a strong force that can mend and heal life.
To Comfort Always by Wong Pui Seen
The idea arise from a hospital moment of my mother kissed on my grandfather's forehead. Emotional support is the most important for patient. The elderly is from "Dying at Grace"
The Agnostic Man by Emily Ko Yiu Hui
Falling on steep cliffs towards life's fringes, the agnostic man turns to higher realms, he battles a God he does not believe in, sin; mortifying, corrupting his mind and flesh.
Hopeless Glance by Clara Law Wan Yin
The picture shows what an Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ACS) patient is seen in her eye: Hopelessness of her illness , sadness of her family members, helplessness of medical professions and the frailty of life.
Vicissitudes of Life Stage by Tang Li Yi
The life stages, the family cycle, and the life course. The old age referring to the difficult times that we all go through sickness and other unwelcome episodes. Doctor must be explain and discuss the risks, benefits and where possible support patients to make decisions about their own care.
Broken by Gavinassh Kanabathy
A beautiful fighting fish that faces death due to an event (broken glass bowl) beyond it's control similar to the palliative patient seen as the reflection on the glass bowl.
The Frailty of Life by Tengku Sharifah Sophia bt Sayed Abdul Rahman
Life is so frail that humans are losing grip just by holding on to it.
Giving Dignity To Life by Ang Chun Yiing
I live well with my little things but not without my dignity. Living each day with honour, respect and dignity is the greatest achievement of all.
Carpe Diem by Ong Ruo Qi
There is no compromise between life and death. Time is all you have but one day you may find you have less than you think.
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