A Tribute to Michael Jackson
(Part write-up for the exhibition)

Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) is certainly no stranger to most people. While the ‘King of Pop’ is famous for his many songs and awesome dance moves, he is also a notable philanthropist, donating millions of dollars and raising more through his own Heal the World Foundation.

While the main objective in this exhibition is to showcase some of the art pieces done by residents from Institute of Mental Health (IMH), we would also like to take this opportunity to make a tribute to Michael Jackson for all the good and wellness he had contributed to the world at large. Henceforth, art pieces are arranged around the theme of some of his famous songs.

HEAL THE WORLD
Heal the world – a notable song by Jackson promoting care and concern for every other human being in the world. It seeks to discourage wars, unrest and other forms of ‘unnecessary’ conflicts in the world. Through his Heal the World Foundation, Jackson envisioned to improve the lives of children all over the world. Featured around this theme are art pieces by IMH residents promoting various desirable practice. We hope that these art works will be positively impactful to some, as were most of Jackson’s inspiring songs to all.

EARTH SONG
This is a song that overtly deals with the environment and animal welfare. While we are all human beings, we should not forget and abuse the environment and other living beings around. The art pieces, as with the Earth Song, seek to bring across the idea that we are blessed with a beautiful environment and habitat to live in. We could, and should, sustain this blissful presence for the sake of humanity and for all our future generations.

BLACK or WHITE
Black or White is a song that promotes racial unity. While racial harmony is of great concern for many multi-racial states, residents of IMH face yet another form of prejudice – the social stigma of being mentally ill. Black or White, healthy or sick, male or female alike, we hope that through this exhibition, we are able to remove part, if not all, of the stigmas that exists within minds of all who have some sort of prejudice or fear towards people with mental illness. We would like to show that mental patients are also capable of many things, such as doing art work in this case, just like, or even better than many others.

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Bbq :)

Had a great time with everyone at the Sentosa chalet :)

Thanks for the wonderful memories...such as roasting the marshmallows (heehee) and enjoying the bbq food together, by the swimming pool. Even the preparation process was filled with fun! (like using the Capsicums to add colour to the kebabs ....) And also not forgetting the nice mango puddings prepared by Maybelline :)

Playing the Citadel and Quelf game rocks! "Damon!" "Whatever!" :P To think anyone would stay up overnight to play board games, and visiting the 'Chinatown' cafe for XXXX times during the stay etc.. But these unique memories are those created during chalets bah ^.^

Being with a bunch of volunteers let me realise how simple happiness in life can be :)

^.^

TsinLi