Synopsis:

To Have and To Hold: An Exhibition of Care and Connection

Thought Partner Studio is proud to announce its upcoming exhibition, To Have and To Hold, held during the prestigious Singapore Art Week from January 16 to 26, 2025. This exhibition not only showcases the therapeutic power of art but also aligns with the vibrant spirit of Singapore Art Week, celebrating creativity and community engagement.

Exhibition Synopsis

To Have and To Hold invites us to contemplate the many ways we hold — memories, emotions, connections, and moments. Holding goes beyond the physical act; it is about preserving, embracing, nurturing, and sometimes, releasing. Through these artworks, the idea of holding becomes a quiet meditation on care, transformation, and the spaces we create for ourselves and each other.

Each piece offers a unique interpretation of what it means to carry and be carried, to support and be supported. Some works evoke the comfort of safe spaces, the tender presence of people who anchor us, or the reinvention of materials and memories that once seemed lost. We see fleeting droplets captured, old fragments reimagined, and delicate gestures stitched together — gentle reminders of resilience, renewal, and the beauty of giving new life to what was once familiar.

There is an exploration here of emotional landscapes too: spaces where grief, healing, and reflection coexist. These artworks acknowledge the weight we bear and the quiet solace of being held — sometimes by others, sometimes by art itself. They invite us to ask: What do we cling to, and what do we surrender? What spaces do we protect, and who or what protects us?

To Have and To Hold encourages curiosity, reflection, and a deeper awareness of the delicate balance between holding on and letting go. In these intimate and thoughtful works, we are reminded that to hold is to care, to witness, and to honour the unseen threads that connect us all.

Featured Artists

This exhibition features an impressive lineup of multidisciplinary talents, including:
- Ang Teck Ee
- Armanda Colson
- Brinda Naidu
- David Gan Chong Jin
- Dorris Liu Yi Wen
- Jess Rasoo
- Joshua Tan
- Koh Karen
- Maya Kitakado Cannon
- Roxanne Chew Jia Yu
- Samantha Jean Neubronner
- Teh Shan Li
- Val Wai
- Xinrui Quek

About Singapore Art Week

As part of the renowned Singapore Art Week, To Have and To Hold stands out for its unique focus on mental wellness and the transformative power of art. The exhibition offers a rare opportunity to experience the convergence of artistic expression and therapeutic practice, making it a must-visit event for art enthusiasts and advocates of mental health alike.

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