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Symbiosis —
The Mentoring Journey
Save The Date • 15 Feb - 8 Mar 2022
An online exhibition showcasing works created by three mentoring groups led by Toni Watts, Marina Soria and Eleanor Winters. They will be sharing their creative and mentoring journeys in the exhibition, Symbiosis | The Mentoring Journey.
Virtual Exhibition opening doors in…
The Art of Letters Mentoring Initiative
In 2021, The Art of Letters launched a mentoring initiative with four mentor-mentee groups formed. This developmental mentoring is focused on catalyzing the growth of the artists in particular aspects, and where "hierarchy" is not significant as the collaborative learning potential that the relationship offers. The goal is to facilitate growth, elevate skills, knowledge or understanding in specific areas.
About Symbiosis | The Mentoring Journey
The mentors and mentees in The Art of Letters Mentoring Initiative have spent the greater part of 2021 experimenting, learning, exploring, and producing art. Their months of hard work will culminate in Symbiosis | The Mentoring Journey, an online exhibition featuring their journeys from ideation, through the creative processes to the finished works of both mentors and mentees, from 15 February to 8 March.
The word ‘Symbiosis’ was chosen as it best describes the mutually beneficial nature of the mentor-mentee relationship wherein they inspire, nurture and amplify each other’s creative energy.
In conjunction with the exhibition, we will also host workshops, demos, write-togethers and meet-the-mentors and meet-the-artists sessions.
The sharing of the mentoring and learning journeys will enrich our community and hopefully inspire other collaborative learning relationships.
Participating Artists
Led by Toni Watts (@toniwattsart): Arathi Ayyangar and Susan Lui are pushing the envelope of the endangered craft of traditional gilding.
Toni Watts
Mentor | England, UK
@toniwattsart
Arathi Ayyangar
Artist | India
@arathi_ayyangar
Susan Lui
Artist | Singapore
@oliveleafcalli
Led by Marina Soria (@marinasoria.art): Judith Lee and Lissette Landauro are exploring experimental calligraphy.
Marina Soria
Mentor | Argentina
@marinasoria.art
Judith Lee
Artist | Singapore
@pensive_jud
Lissette Landauro
Artist | Peru
@calligraphyland
Led by Eleanor Winters: Nichole Tin and Dorothy Lim are interpreting traditional calligraphy into expressive and personal forms.
Eleanor Winters
Mentor | USA, New York
Nichole Tin
Artist | Singapore
@nicnkotori
Dorothy Lim
Artist | Singapore
@dorothylimchew
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Highlights
Join us on Zoom for our Exhibition Opening on the 15th Feb, 9PM (GMT+8)!
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Symbiosis - The Mentoring Journey is ‘Opening’ live on our Instagram page on the 15th Feb (9PM GMT+8).
Follow us on Instagram for the live session updates!
Visit our Virtual Exhibition Gallery featuring 3 mentors and 6 participating artists
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Symbiosis | The Mentoring Journey exhibition will happen from the 15th Feb 2022 to the 8th March 2022.
The Art of Letters gallery will be accessible to the public starting from the 15th Feb 9PM GMT+8).
Participate in weekly Symbiosis Weekend events including demos, write-togethers & more
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Expect weekly artist demonstrations, write-togethers, meet-the-mentors and meet-the-mentee sessions!
Bid for artworks created by mentors, mentees & our calligraphy community!
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On 5 March 2022, we will have a ‘live’ online auction happening on Zoom where you will be able to bid for and purchase original artworks by our mentors, mentees, as well as other artists such as the beloved Gemma Black!
More details to be shared closer to date.
Disclaimer: The hosts and organizers of Symbiosis Weekend events seek your understanding in case of unforeseen circumstances which require us to alter the dates or times of these offerings. We will try to keep you updated and informed within our means.
*Links will be updated closer to date