Art is Non-Essential.

Or so the majority of a group of Singaporeans published in a survey on the Straights Times local newspaper thinks so.

When asked to rank professions deemed 'most essential' from most to least, artists came in at last place, with 71% of the respondents vote.

This, of course, sparked an uproar among artists and the general public alike. Many saw this as a time to shine a light on many of the misconceptions surrounding the role of art and artists, especially in times like these.
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Two of the artists to be showcased, Jason Lim and Wong Yik, Kester, share their thoughts on how it feels to be "Non-Essential"