Cat C, Second Place: “A Legacy of Love” by Alyssa Judy Chan Ying Ren
This artwork honors Teresa Hsu, “Singapore’s Mother Teresa,” a pioneering social worker who founded Home for the Aged Sick—one of Singapore’s first homes for elderly sick individuals—and Heart to Heart (NGO). She devoted her savings and lived a simple lifestyle to feed and house the poor and elderly, (many who are younger) ensuring no one went hungry or uncared for. This artwork features murals reflecting her compassionate social work for the less privileged, symbolizing her lasting legacy. The foreground has Teresa gazing at the Home and a large warm- toned portrait of Teresa smiling warmly, showing the joy of doing social service. Surrounding her are the murals capturing the essence of her compassion: her holding a bedridden elder’s hand, feeding the elderly, and distributing food to the needy — capturing the essence of her compassion. The vibrant, soft colour palette conveys her love, empathy, and dedication to serving the abandoned, needy and neglected.