The silly old bear once said, "Doing nothing often leads to the very best kind of something." A forgotten phrase, it reminds us of the little pockets of time needed to unwind, recharge and pause.

The Arts scene today takes on new forms, new mediums and new meaning with every work we look at, and we realized, that the way we see art changes so differently for different generation, society and platform. 

A time bygone is not a time lost — Leah teaches us a lesson of growing up without losing oneself, of holding on to the dreams she had in a childhood that ceases to exist in time but in one’s heart. 

Some of the greatest lessons are learnt from the journeys we did not plan for. Founder of Chirashi Bomb, Si Hui, shares with us her fondest memories and takeaways after starting her own creative venture three years ago.

The truly great art pieces stand relevant both in their time and generations after. What remains consistent is the beauty and meaning of these works, thereby creating relevance for every generation. 

Art is another term for living, for storytelling, for expression. Wearing multiple hats as a graphic designer, artist and musician, Singaporean Jonathan Lim shows us that the Arts made it possible for him to pursue his dreams. 

After making a few early batches of kombucha using regular supermarket tea, Ping discovered the joy of fermenting single-origin teas - the complexities and nuances in flavour of which, in the final product, are matchless.

We tried our hands on film, for the first time. An intentional effort to take a moment and pause, we found beauty in the everyday, ordinary life.

Tea drinker and writer, Melanie Lee, shares the spectrum of emotions that tea has brought forth in her life — and finally concluding that tea has that magic of understanding her inner self better. 

Esse, a conscious fashion brand, is the labor and fruits of Alicia Tsi. In a bid to educate the everyday consumer about their purchase decisions, she took up the role and calling to stand up for a cause close to her heart.

Humans have always been drawn to the ephemeral and the fragile. But for the things we truly love, we tend to cling tightly onto them, hoping to prolong their existence.

Throughout history, art has been a platform for many to speak to themselves, heal old wounds and express themselves. This journey of untying the messy knots, breathing courage to the self and moving forward, is commendable.