Conversations
Repurposing Old Spaces Into New Ones: Shuang Xi
The diverse collective inhabits: SIDUO (a second-hand shop), Flawer (a florist), Iro-Iro (a thrift store), Don’t Call Me Deer (an experimental cafe), Snatch Pastries (a pastry shop), Manjusaka (a tattoo & apparel studio) and Kuronji (a nail parlor). We reached out to Jin to talk about Shuang Xi, nostalgia, and his insights on repurposing old spaces into new ones. Could you tell us a little bit about Shuang Xi…
I loathe and took an oath by Afiqa Khalieda
This short poem and prose was written by Afiqa Khalieda.
Running out of Time by Durrah Sharifah Ahmad Azlan
The writer ends the narrative with well-wishes for anyone who relates to the content written and attempts to comfort the readers, or rather, herself, that it's okay to make life choices for the short-term pleasures rather than having to calculate everything just so it adds value to the future.
The Manual To View Art: Prof Jailani Abu Hassan
Located at his open and welcoming studio Jalak, we were more than delighted to have the opportunity to have a little chat about how one can grasp the fluidity that defines the workings of art, and why at the end of the day it is important to stay true to yourself in your expressions.
Sober, Queer & Unwelcome by B. Garland
Just as much as I am advocated to play into the liberation of body, mind, and soul, I am constantly reminded by the hoops that I am made to leap into for the sake of gaining any leverage within these communities or indeed, covens.
On Finishing What You Started
I-SKY seeks to fulfill this human desire in the time he spends creating with or for a fellow artist.
The Never Ending Business: To Rescue Ourselves by Zulkefli Zaid
This write-up was written to inspire those in search of strength to take charge of their lives. Notwithstanding that the future is filled with surprises, it is absolutely fine to hope for the better.
Transcultural Lullabies: Rohingya & Malay Folksongs by Dayini Kamarul
Transcultural Lullabies is an audio-visual project by Rohingya poet Mayyu Ali and Malaysian artist Sharon Chin, pairing Rohingya and Malay folksongs unified with a patterned artwork in an effort to bridge the two cultures.
Thank You For Your Wish, but…
I guess this Deepavali, I am going to tame the bitterness in my mouth with every sweet treat I can find closest to me.
