The Second Chance

Yellow Ribbon VAH

The Second Chance

$229.00 SGD
$229.00 SGD
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Medium: Mixed Media
Dimensions: 40cm x 34.5cm
Frame Included


"Commonly bread tags are disposed after using for a certain period. But I realised by recycling them we can create artworks. When I first created an artwork using bread tags, it was just a mere experiment, but it was appreciated by many.
The bread tags represent second chances and by recycling them, I, similarly, illustrate the face of the lion which symbolises Courage, Bravery, Leadership and Chance. I have pasted my mother's and daughter's birthday in this artwork to remind me of their steadfast love which provided me with the strength to be courageous and brave. Everyone deserve a second chance and I am sure we can create a better future for ourselves."

Yellow Ribbon VAH

Singapore

In line with the Singapore Prison Service’s mission to rehabilitate offenders for a safer Singapore, the Visual Arts Hub (VAH) was set up in Changi Prison Complex in 2009. VAH aims to give every inmate artist a blank canvas to re-paint his life, nurture his artistic potential, encourage creative insights and facilitate a positive change in mindset. Through the visual arts programme offered at VAH, inmate artists have the opportunity to unlock their potential and contribute to the community in meaningful ways.

Yellow Ribbon Singapore is a statutory board under the Ministry of Home Affairs which helps inmates and ex-offenders rebuild their lives and lower the recidivism rate through career and skills development, with an effective aftercare support network. Through championing second chances and rehabilitating ex-offenders, Yellow Ribbon Singapore hopes to achieve a safer and more inclusive Singapore where inmates and ex-offenders are adequately supported in their rehabilitation and reintegration journey.