X Tapestry is a partnership project between Interfaith Youth Circle and Graphity Collective, using different art forms to facilitate conversations about faith.
POETS
Aishah
As a spiritual but not religious arts enthusiast, Aishah brings her reflective and open self into the interfaith scene. She is the founder of Graphity Collective, a collective for everyday people to express themselves from a place of faith, even if that means believing in the universe.
Bani Muhamad Iyad
A Muslim and theatre performer. Iyad has performed for various productions and events such as Singapore Drama Educators Association Conference 2017, and his most recent work with SIM, 'Sandipurwara', a Malay musical. Since his 2018 debut at Youths of Darul Arqam's Spoken Word Competition, he continues to perform spoken-word poetry regularly. One of his pieces is 'Arising', on his experience being on the autism spectrum. He is an Ambassador of Roses of Peace and a volunteer at The Hidden Good and Singapore Kindness Movement.
Fadhuli is a Muslim who started his journey in theatrical performances in 2007, delving in English Theatre with Yellow Chair Productions. He has written both English and Malay poetry usually based on self searching and self appreciation. He was involved in Ekamatra's biggest outdoor theatrical performance titled 'Merah Pawana' in 2010, and was recently part of Singapore's Bicentennial Project with SITFE for a production named 'The Journey of Sari'.
Fadhuli
Felicia
A casual writer and devoted Christian, Felicia finds refuge in poetry to express her relationship with her faith through words. She is new in the interfaith scene and is excited to connect with the community!
Al Hafiz
A Muslim, theatre and poetry performer, and a graduate of the English Literature programme at Nanyang Technological University. He has published a book of poems, 'Voices in my Head', which is available at selected bookstores.
Jes
Jes is a Baha'i and an avid writer and performer of poetry. He has curated several art exhibitions with a social cause and purpose and runs a poetry group which shares their writings on a regular basis. He is actively involved in the community development process in his neighbourhood and uses his curatorial and visual arts skills to empower others through the arts.
Tomithy
An avid writer of 'everyday' poetry around faith and personal struggles, Tomithy sets aside time in his hectic life working in investments to do what keeps him sane and tranquil.