PIYH: Laying the Foundation

One of our seniors from St Luke’s Eldercare Centre demonstrated such enthusiasm as to inspire the whole team. Full of ideas from the previous session, she took her creative endeavors a step further: at home, she meticulously crafted a cardboard model of her clay sculpture, pouring her heart and soul into the details. It was heartening to see just how excited some of our participants were to continue working on their sculptures, as these works of clay had become very important to them on a very personal level.

Before embarking on the creation of their sculptures, much discussion is had about what shape they would like their ideal home to take on. For instance, anGie leads the conversation with a series of questions directed at our senior participants: Are they alone in their ideal space, or are they surrounded by people and things they like? What kind of environment would they like to create? What sounds would be found in their ideal home, and are they noisy or peaceful? Where would they be located? What is their favourite area in their current home? The potential dialogue is endless, and our participant groups and pairs ended up in lively discussions which helped their sculptures to take shape. 

Overall, our second session saw an even deeper level of engagement and camaraderie among the participants. As the youths and seniors continued their journey of co-creation, the bonds between them strengthened, fostering an environment of mutual respect and understanding. The exchange of wisdom and fresh perspectives continued to enrich the artistic process of creating the clay works, infusing each of them with personal narratives, adding layers of meaning to each participant’s unique sculpture.