How a boy and his eagle in Mongolia inspired Siyuan Aw’s debut picture book
Artist Siyuan Aw discusses the inspiration behind his debut picture book, 'Our Wings As One,' which was sparked by a trip to Mongolia. The book explores themes of grief and healing following a transformative encounter with a local boy and his eagle.
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It highlights the intersection of personal mental health journeys and creative expression, offering a human-interest perspective on overcoming burnout.
Artist Siyuan Aw's debut picture book Our Wings As One began with a solitary journey to Mongolia, and an extraordinary meeting with a boy and his eagle – who taught him the strength to let go, and the courage to begin again.
The article is a lifestyle feature focusing on personal narrative and artistic inspiration with no political bias.
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