More than Unskilled
An Exploration of the Talents of
Migrant Workers in Singapore
Migrant workers are often reduced to be being seen as unskilled workers whose presence are transient. They often receive unjust treatment from some members of the society. Perhaps, there are more can be done to mitigate this misconception, and to create more empathy towards migrant workers through art.
“More than Unskilled” explores the hopes, pain and aspirations of migrant workers in Singapore through their artistic works. Through a contextual understanding and investigation of a sketch artist, a poet and a music band's creative making process, the project aims to challenge the perception of migrant workers in Singapore of their 'unskilled' façade to individuals with aspirations, talents and dreams.
Videos screened
In Exile, is a beautiful Bengali poem penned by Bangladeshi migrant worker Mahbub Hasan Dipu.
The poem expresses his pain through the lens of his Sungei Kadut world.
Migrants Band Singapore viral video for social media awareness.
The video speaks about their mission and their stories.
The video speaks about their mission and their stories.
My Dear Speechless Parrot explores the artistic passion of migrant worker Parthiban from India
through a portrait of a girl he never dared to speak to.
