Our perceptions shape our world. We interpret reality through the lens of our experiences, biases, and beliefs, colouring how we see ourselves, our communities, and beyond. This subjective view influences our interactions and actions. Recognising the personal nature of perception is key to bridging divides and building understanding.
What do you really see?
Audrey Desmond (Social Media Manager)
Sometimes I wonder if life feels like a game, where my perceptions become the playing field. Our minds are potent creators, sculpting our reality through the thoughts that dictate our choices, actions, and feelings. This underscores the potential for self-authorship in life, regardless of circumstances.
I invite you to explore the fascinating world of perception with this fun activity—be prepared to be amazed by what you discover.
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Faces
Matthew Goh (Company Dancer)
It’s interesting how there are two ways of perceiving our face.
The face only you see through the mirror…
and the face people see.
The Illusion of Understanding
Ricky Sim (Artistic Director)
What we see, hear, or feel is rarely the whole story. Maybe understanding the world isn’t about finding the “right” way to perceive, but about staying open to the possibility that there’s always more beneath the surface.
The Price of Perception
Coleen Lee (Company Manager)
Who would have thought a random banana could be worth 6.2million?
Or a white canvas sold for 1.5 million?
Value is often a product of perception, shaped by psychology, prestige, artificial scarcity, or clever marketing. Consider how De Beers turned diamonds into a symbol of eternal love, how Hermès made Birkins the ultimate status symbol, or how Luxottica dominates the eyewear market with high-priced branding. More often than not, value isn’t tied to production costs but to what people are willing to pay.
True value is often, quite simply, a result of perception.