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Birth

Though we all experience birth at least once in our lives, further encounters most likely are from our proximity to others becoming pregnant and giving birth. The experience is felt by the birther and secondarily by the community they are... More

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Death

Death is a transitionary period, not only for the person who passes but for those around them who will have to cope and live on without that person. The mausoleum is a space used throughout history to house the dead, and its threshold is a... More

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Loneliness

The feeling of isolation that comes from loneliness, the individual is trapped in a bubble and floating through liminal space. Loneliness is prevalent in our society due to social media and individualistic pressure keeping us in our own worlds.... More

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Relationships

Long-format with a small apple tree, this is a symbol often associated with the familial, or in a more general sense, relationships. Some hands are balancing/ supporting the tree while others are pulling apples from its branches. The growth of... More

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Spirituality

Spirituality is an inherent component of being human. This piece focuses on its intangible and multidimensional nature, with its definition rooted in a subjective understanding that varies from person to person. With a focus on the self and... More

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The Psyche

This piece explores the psyche, focusing on the psychological structures by neurologists and psychoanalysts such as Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung. Focusing on the concept of the Ego, the Id and the Super Ego, this piece serves as an observation of... More

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Tradition

Stretched canvas in an embroidery hoop, focusing on the maternal exchange/passing of traditions. Looking at textile arts as an example of widespread teachings and skills that proliferate international tradition. A few Purple Coneflower made of... More

Work by

Mabel Tam

Illustration

““Multiple Apertures” is about exploring the collective human experience. Through visualising core aspects of that experience, I consider positionality, perspective and emotion. By researching...” [More]