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Garden of beauty: reflections
“Finding out how the paper flowers in the Garden of Beauty were handmade by non-professional artists made them even more beautiful, and expresses how beauty can come from what appears as ordinary.” - Te stimonial by Nicholas Lye. Photograph by @sam_captures_. During the Singapore Night Festival in August 2023, the 'Garden of Beauty' was executed by Talya Jane Shelley, the founder of Mind in the Mountains, in collaboration with the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd. This enchan
Talya Jane Shelley
Sep 13, 20234 min read


How It All Began...
In my early days, I often sold my art at local art markets. I specialized in selling one-of-a-kind hand-painted tote bags, and each of these totes held a unique story about me. Sometimes, I painted my dreams, while other times, I let my imagination create entire worlds within my mind. On occasion, I simply used my art to express the longing for comfort or the winding paths that mirrored my life's journey. At nearly every art market, someone would inquire, "Interesting name...
Talya Jane Shelley
May 28, 20193 min read
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