QimmyShimmy: "Non-essential" & "Disgusting"? | Becoming Friends With Ep 2

In this episode, I speak to Singaporean sculptor and designer Lim Qixuan (https://www.instagram.com/qimmyshimmy/), better known as QimmyShimmy. We talk about being an artist in Singapore, dealing with fake news about her work, and that infamous Straits Times 'non-essential' survey.

0:00 - Intro
01:12 What would you say to someone whose first impression of your work is disgust?
03:25 You've mentioned in many interviews that your art doesn’t have a message behind it - why is that?
06:06 You used to do illustrations when you were in school - what caused the shift in gears that got you started in sculpting?
07:23 How did people start discovering your work on social media?
09:51 Have you thought of how you'd explain to your future kids if they ask why you make such weird art?
11:13 What are your thoughts on the straits times survey that said artists are non-essential?
12:28 Do you think that as Singaporeans, we've been educated since young to believe that art isn't essential?
14:05 What is something art has taught you about life that nothing else could have?
15:57 What are some failures you've had before finding success in your career?
19:36 What advice would you give to someone who is an aspiring artist?

'Becoming Friends With' is a series of intimate interview sessions hosted by Annette Lee, where she invites you to join her in becoming friends with an inspiring individual, by learning about his/her interesting perspectives on life. You can find out more at https://annettelee.sg/becomingfriendswith

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Edited by Von Menchate

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