A drag queen, her grandmother, and the art of becoming | Opera Tang | TEDxSingapore

Personal Connection & Inspiration - The speaker's grandmother ("Amma") served as a mentor and greatest supporter, shaping the artist the speaker has become [3] - The grandmother's early life experiences, including learning to sew at 16 to support her family, highlight her resilience and resourcefulness [2] - The grandmother's acceptance and encouragement allowed the speaker to embrace their identity and find joy in their truth [7][16] Artistic Creation & Collaboration - Sewing with the grandmother is a source of joy and fulfillment that surpasses even performing on stage [9] - The act of creating drag costumes together is a precious journey, more beautiful than the final product [14] - The grandmother's sewing skills and support are essential to the speaker's livelihood as a full-time drag artist [8] Generational Impact & Legacy - The grandmother's 70+ year old sewing machine symbolizes the enduring legacy of her skills and the connection between generations [9][10] - The speaker pays tribute to the grandmother's strength, resilience, and unconditional love through their art [16] - The grandmother's influence is evident in the speaker's attention to detail and perfectionism, traits inherited from her [11]