This was my remix show, and it came directly from reflecting on the work-in-progress show I had done earlier. That phase was very experimental, I was trying out multiple small activities without committing to any one direction. It was more about testing than refining.

When I looked back at those experiments, zine-making stood out. It felt the most open, the least intimidating, and something people could enter at their own pace. So instead of carrying everything forward, I chose to focus on that one thing and see how far I could take it.

What changed here was that I wasn’t just making anymore – I was setting up a workshop-like space. And that became a method in itself. I had to think about how to guide someone without being present, how to make instructions clear but not restrictive, and how to design an experience that people could move through independently.

One of the biggest things I learnt was how much curation matters. Not just in what is displayed, but in how it is arranged. The placement of materials, the visual language of the instructions, even the order in which things are encountered- all of it affects whether someone engages or walks away.

Some things worked well. The accessibility of zine-making made it easy for people to start. The prompts helped reduce hesitation, and once people began, they tended to stay engaged. There was a sense of play that came through, which felt aligned with what I was trying to do.

But some things didn’t work as well. Not everyone read the instructions, which meant a few people felt unsure about where to begin. At times, the openness I wanted also created confusion. I realised that giving too much freedom without enough entry points can make people disengage instead of participate.

Another thing I noticed was how differently people interacted with the space. Some fully immersed themselves, some participated partially, and some only observed. That made me realise that audience engagement isn’t something you can fix or control- it’s something you have to design for, but also accept as unpredictable.

Through this, I started understanding that curating an experience can also be a method. It’s not just about presenting an idea, but about shaping how others encounter it. And that involves constant negotiation, between structure and flexibility, guidance and openness, intention and response.

I think this WIP helped me see that my practice isn’t just about creating outcomes, but about creating situations where something can happen. And that shift feels quite important to me moving forward.