Little Beings

• Main Author: Teo, Cheyenne Qi En
• Other Authors: Lisa Winstanley
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: Nanyang Technological University 2023
• Subjects: Visual arts and music::Visual arts
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/168222
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Little Beings is a personal art project that centres around gut feelings. It is a series of characters that tell the stories of our gut feelings happening within our subconscious minds. The series is 3D rendered art toy figurines, which depict various gut feelings in different colours and designs suited to the characters. The project challenges the notion that gut feelings are irrational and unreliable. They serve as a reminder that intuition is a powerful tool that should not be dismissed or ignored. Each figurine represents a different gut feeling, Companion, Hero, Gambler, or Caregiver and tells true stories based on real-life experiences. Our sixth sense can be a valuable tool in certain circumstances. However, this has been dusted under the carpet and overlooked as it has yet to be logically and scientifically proven. Although gut feelings are not always reliable, most people still make decisions based on their gut feelings to help them navigate complex situations. The project uses an online platform to serve as a space to tell each character's stories and display how each character tackles problems. Overall, the personal art project aims to spark a conversation among Generation Z about the significance of gut feelings. Using art toy figurines and an online platform, the project hopes to inspire individuals to trust their instincts and recognise the power of intuition in their daily lives. Hence, gaining more self-confidence to make better decisions. Keywords: Gut Feelings, Intuition, Art Toy Figurines, Decision Making, Sixth Sense