The Plastic Problem

Plastic bags are portrayed sexually to create the image that sea creatures are getting choked without consent, consequently losing their lives. This project is catered to young adults, encouraging them to switch to a plastic alternative, Solubag, which is packaged like a condom.

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The Plastic Problem

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The Plastic Problem

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72 Virgins: Terrorist’s Digest

This is satirical digest showcasing the dos and don’ts of terrorism. It is curated specially for someone who is a terrorist, or wants to be one. In this digest, there is a showcase of how race can be a deterrent from you achieving the title of being the most successful terrorist. I also chose to poke fun at how they brainstorm certain ways to make terrorism become “socially acceptable”.

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Valaida Snow

Valaida Snow was an African American Trumpet player who sang and played Jazz music in the 1920s – 1930s era. This is an alphabetical record-styled diary, illustrating Valaida Snow’s struggles with racism, as well as her experience getting captured by Nazis for two years.

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Valaida Snow

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Hi, I’m Shahidah.

I grew up in a household exposed to domestic violence and terrorism. Following this, I hope to inspire societal changes through art. The first step I took to address these issues was to make films about them in Temasek Polytechnic.

Ever since I started studying in Glasgow School of Art (Singapore), I’ve realised that I want my work to relay those messages in a humorous and satirical way, even if it is raunchy or unorthodox. This is to lighten up the already sombre mood of these issues, and create a different approach.

With a strong belief that there can be many perceptions to life, I hope to bring that about via various artistic platforms, and get a few laughs while at it.