'I will die as an artist' - Paralympian Toh Wei Soong takes creative flight beyond the pool
'I will die as an artist' - Paralympian Toh Wei Soong takes creative flight beyond the pool
In his 13 years representing Singapore as a para-athlete, Toh Wei Soong made waves in pools all over the world. But sport is only part of his story.
Diagnosed with transverse myelitis at age two, Toh found an opportunity to prove himself in the pool. But the pressure to excel came at a cost: a persistent, often private struggle with depression.
His search for clarity and authenticity led him to study philosophy, political science and economics at the National University of Singapore, graduating last year.
At 21, Toh directed his first feature-length documentary. "I've always been an artist first." He also launched a street fashion zine, written a full-length novel, as well as a novella.
In recent years, the 27-year-old turned his attention to design, particularly in adaptive fashion.
