Fellow Artists,

As the academic year wraps up, I want to express my deepest apologies to those I could not interview. I hope, however, to share my experience of the arts through the lens of Pink Chen’s art exhibition, 云山图卷 (The Scroll of Cloud & Mountain) held on March 19, 2026. From the moment I entered the exhibition, I was enveloped in a world of soft pink, purples and yellows—a colour palette that breathed life into the SAMC Gallery. At the heart of the installation stood the artist himself, a figure of unique serenity. As he walked in a circle around the sheer curtains, describing his artwork, I found myself more drawn to him as a person—not just his art.

As the smoke in Pink’s exhibition settled, it revealed a truth: there is far more to creation than the finished product. It is about the artist’s journey, identity and the connections forged through their artwork. This realization has inspired me to highlight the names of artists whose artwork deserves just as much recognition. Their art will not be forgotten; it will be printed onto the pages of Mars’ Hill magazine, a testament to their presence, forever captured in ink. 

What you do matters—more than any of us can truly comprehend. Each brushstroke, each sculpture, each piece of art contributes to a larger narrative that resonates with others. During 云山图卷 (The Scroll of Cloud & Mountain), I saw that synergy between the artist and his work. Yet after the show, Pink stepped away from the spotlight, enjoying a midnight Big Way Hot Pot run with friends. I invite readers to take solace in that moment after a big show, after a finished project. You are so much more than what you create, and yet, at the same time, you are everything you create. It is a beautiful paradox that often leaves us artists feeling chained, bound by the weight of our own expectations.

Perhaps one day, dear reader, I will pursue my own art degree, inspired by the journeys of artists Kyle Jin, Ben Kim, Hanna Berg, Alanna Yujie, Lola Loveday, Naomi Jacob and Oli Nicholson, who may one day achieve their own international acclaim. And maybe, just maybe, an artist reading this will feel grateful for our art department and the foundation it continues to provide.

If not then, let it be now.

Thank you, SAMC, for supporting artists throughout this term and for nurturing the creative spirit within all of us.