CNA938 Rewind - Artist & Actor Chen Xi: Exploring Mental Wellness Through Art
In 'Destination Anywhere', Melanie Oliveiro finds out where people can go to see a free interactive art exhibition that nurtures mental wellness. Staged at SCAPE's grovve counselling area, the exhibition is titled 'Lost To Be Found'. It uses art to start conversations around mental wellbeing, with the message: 'It's okay to not be okay.' Local actor and artist Chen Xi will talk about how he collaborated with electricity retailer Geneco to produce six original black-and-white illustrations – with the goal of focusing on community resilience and supporting the next generation.
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