N/NY-MC-159 - Collective Collage Making in A Multicultural Setting In Singapore
This paper distinguishes between collective and individual collage making in a group art therapy setting. It explores variables in group collage making that can potentially enhance or diminish interpersonal connection and social support. Case examples in a multicultural context from Singapore will be used to illustrate these points.
Xiangting Bernice Lin
I am an art therapist trainee in the MA Art Therapy program at LASALLE College of the Arts, Singapore.
Ronald P.M.H. Lay
Programme Leader
LASALLE College of the Arts
Ronald P.M.H. Lay MA, AThR, ATR-BC is the Programme Leader of the MA Art Therapy programme at LASALLE College of the Arts in Singapore. This is the first postgraduate training of its kind in Southeast Asia, asserting its strategic positioning in progressing the discipline in ways that are culturally relevant in Asian and global contexts. Ronald has an extensive practice-based career in forensic mental health, and has varied research interests that has led to national, regional and international consultation, development, training, collaborative arts projects, and leadership. His current research is in the area of postgraduate art therapy training. Rounding out his professional pursuits is his passion for creating artwork which tends to be constructive and conceptual.