The 29-year-old content creator who became Singapore’s neon pioneer

Former marketer Megan Foo (@maegzter) is one of the pioneers of the practice of glass neon art in Singapore. Working with fire, glass, and light, she doesn’t just make neon signs, but breathes new life into a heritage craft that was first developed in the 1910s and gained popularity in the 1920s and 1930s.

Whether it’s overcoming creative blocks or wielding her signature eyeliner to reclaim a former insecurity, Megan is adept at turning vulnerability into power. Her art and appearance are both extensions of a deeper commitment: to express, to connect, and to challenge the idea that beauty and self-expression should never be limited by fear.

“Fearlessness is staying open to new ideas and being willing to shift my perspectives when I learn something new. It’s consciously choosing growth as a constant in my life. In art, it’s having the courage to fearlessly explore new dimensions of my craft and push the boundaries of what I’ve done before.

The first time I was commissioned to do a piece for a local restaurant, I doubted my own skills; I wasn’t confident that I could bring the work to life. But with encouragement from my teacher who reminded me that experiences are the only way to become a better artist than I already am, I took the leap of faith and said yes.

Fear is natural: we all know and relate to it — the fear of never being enough, of imperfection, of failure. I feel it often in my art-making process. However, every artwork I complete is proof that I pushed through those fears in the creation process. The very existence of my work is testament to that process.”