'Art as therapy': Filipina nurse ginawang inspirasyon sa sining ang mga pasyente

Si Gale Hermano-Dy ay isang paediatric nurse at multidisciplinary artist sa Adelaide na pinagsasabay ang pag-aalaga sa mga batang may sakit at ang kanyang passion sa sining. Sa pamamagitan ng musika, pagpipinta, photography, at makeup artistry, nagbibigay siya ng inspirasyon at pag-asa sa iba.

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Key Points

• Pinagsasabay ni Gale Hermano-Dy ang nursing at sining.
• Ang sining ay naging paraan niya ng healing at self-expression.
• Hinihikayat niya ang iba na huwag bitawan ang passion.
• Matapos ipagpatuloy ang kanyang passion sa sining, nakapag-release ng bagong kanta at album si Gale.

Doing art is not an outlet anymore. It’s also part of how I take care of myself.

Gale Hermano-Dy, Adelaide-based nurse/multidisciplinary artist

At just four years old, paediatric nurse and multidisciplinary artist Gale Hermoso-Dy first discovered her voice, beginning a lifelong journey in music and creativity that would later shape both her career in healthcare and her passion for the arts. Photo Credit: Supplied

After becoming a nurse in the Philippines, she pursued her passion for makeup artistry, studying and refining her skills across the Philippines, Singapore, and Australia, building a creative journey that spans both healthcare and the arts. Photo Credit: Supplied

Do not abandon your creative side when migrating and life gets busy, lahat talagang tatrabahuhin mo, but it’s still worth pursuing. Find your community and support system, and be patient with yourself; adjusting to a new country is a big leap of faith.

Gale Hermano-Dy, Adelaide-based nurse/multidisciplinary artist

According to nurse Gale Hermano-Dy, her work in makeup artistry became highly lucrative, to the point that she eventually stopped working as a nurse in the Philippines to focus on her growing creative career. Photo Credit: Supplied

According to Gale Hermano-Dy, her talent in music is a legacy from her mother and late father, which she continues to pursue in Australia to inspire others. Photo Credit: Supplied

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