Jing Quek, a Singaporean photographer who graduated with a BA in Fine Arts (Photography) from the SVA, School of Visual Arts, New York, takes truly amazing group photos. Every single person in his photos have a specific purpose and all his shots are incredibly composed and choreographed.

With shiny-eyed optimism and close interaction with everyday people, Jing combines his eye for subtle gestures and expressions with a tropical color palette and the classical formality of the tableau, instilling the colourful character of his subjects in his images. Utilizing a healthy dose of kitsch and humor to disarm viewers' expectations, Jing explores the social instinct of people to form communities and identities, exploring cultural quirks and cultural stereotypes along the way. Jing's appreciation of cultural references and authentic environments, coupled with strong conceptual direction, help to create contemporary mythologies, fictions and urban social narratives.

A fishy treat from The Museum of Modern Fiction!

Masterfully drawn with a story so well written, "The Adventures of Yutaro" is indeed a modern day visual poetry.

Drawn and scripted by Singaporean designer Josef Lee, the story talks about how a romantic rendezvous off coast led to the birth of Yutaro, a half fish part human mutant, and his tormented journey in search of his maternal parents. A tragic twist of fate blended with a unique touch of wicked humor brings about a perfect ironical ending for the story.

Subtle as always, yet leaving a strong aftertaste, such is the feeling one can experience after reading "The Adventures of Yutaro".

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Singapore’s Imaginary Friends Studios (IFS) and the US’ Radical Comics will be bringing you the comic book “Imaginary #1″, FREE!

On May 2008, IFS and Radical Publishing will be contributing to the “Free Comic Book Day” campaign with the first issue of “Imaginary“. This comic will be distributed free to patrons of comics retail stores. (Some retailers, especially those outside of North America, may charge a nominal fee to cover freight cost) So, do remind your preferred retailer to place orders for “Imaginary #1” via this month’s Previews (May 2008 solicitation).

The 32-page “Imaginary #1″ is a collection of sneak peeks from CALIBER, HERCULES, FREEDOM FORMULA and KHROME, including exclusive concept art.

These four titles from Radical Comics feature FULL art by Imaginary Friends Studios - from concept development to pencils and the colour finishes, with stories written by a sterling stable of writers.

[Article extracted from The FOOL's Progress]

Founded by Sabrina Lee from Singapore, MY PAPER CUTS lets you make greeting cards for fictional and insignificant occasions, and for one or two better-known ones. Most of their spin offs require a certain degree of self-involvement, and you will need paper, a printer and a trickle of imagination.

Sabrina is always looking for illustrators, graphic designers and copy writers to come up with off-the-wall anecdotes. So, if you possess magical fingers or a sharp tongue, you can send your artwork to stare@mypapercuts.net.

All the cards are free for download and use.

[Article extracted from Culturepush]