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Zine Voyages
Zine Voyages: Johor Bahru Roaming Through Pages Exhibition
Raffles University recently hosted a Zine Exhibition from 18th to 21st March, showcasing the creative talents of its Bachelor of Graphic Design (Honours) and Bachelor of Multimedia Design (Honours) students. The exhibition, titled “Zine Voyages: JB Roaming Through Pages,” provided a platform for these students to express their unique perspectives and creative ideas through a diverse range of zines.
A zine, short for “fanzine,” is a small, self-published magazine typically produced by one person or a small group, focusing on a topic of interest. The primary objective of the Zine Voyages is to cultivate a design culture and inspire more people to create zines. The Zine Voyages aims to produce a visually captivating and distinctive zine that engages its audience.
Zine Voyages featured a zine event at Tekan Studio and Raffles University, showcasing a visually compelling and artistically distinctive zine centered around the theme of “Photo Walk.” This zine, incorporates photos taken during two group outings at Jalan Tan Hiok Nee and Hutan Bandar MBJB, serving as the central visual elements. The design captured the students’ unique experiences during the photo walks, employing visually creative and intriguing layouts to convey their excitement and creativity. In line with the zine theme of exploring the diverse facets of Johor Bahru, the project has partnered with JB Heritage and Blockhole Photography Studio to offer unique opportunities to experience JB through different lenses, incorporating both photography and cultural perspectives.
Collaboration within groups will be emphasised, with the Zine Voyages Exhibition curated and hosted at both Tekan Studio and Raffles University. Tekan Studio provides a Zine Design Workshop for our Raffles designers to explore visually, They also act as a panel for the Zine Voyages Exhibition. The best exhibition design proposal will be selected by Tekan and Raffles University for the Zine Exhibition Theme and design.
The exhibition was divided into several groups, each with its own theme and style.
Group 1: Chrome
- NG Kai Li, Look, Beyond the Ordinary: A zine that offers a glimpse into the pondering eyes of everyday life.
- Nike CHIN Qi Xian, Living life differently, loving life the same: Explores how different people enjoy life in their own ways.
- CHAI Chin Ying, 我常常见到它: A story about finding courage through hope.
- Bryant CHIEW Kein Wu, Sunrise Spark: A journey zine showcasing the beauty of the morning sky and people.
- GAN Jia Zhe, Flora & Fauna: A journal that explores the little life forms in our world from different angles.
Group 2: YOLO
- GOH Jun Ting, 杂货店: A nostalgic look at childhood memories in the countryside.
- Angel TEOH Kai Xin, Kopitiam (饮茶咯！Lim Teh Loh): Explores Kopitiam culture from a kid’s perspective.
- CHOO Tian En, 饿了，给自己买个面包！: Celebrates the joys of bread.
- LIU Zhi Qi, 囍: Explores Chinese traditional weddings in Malaysia.
- YOONG Jia Yi, 光与影: A zine about shadow puppet playbook.
Group 3: Localized
- Aniheng, Memorialize Lane: Explores the unique features of Jalan Tan Hiok Nee and its shops.
- Satapathy Shraddha, Downtown Johor: A musical tour featuring cafe hopping and artistic walks.
- Mohamed Zulkifli Ali, Through the Vint-ages: Explores vintage Malaysian design and illustration styles.
- CHEAH Jia Xin Overlooked Scene: Introduces the images and stories of sons of dragons in temples.
Group 4: Mono
- TAN Yi Hui, 梦境绿洲: A dreamy journey to escape stress and find peace.
- CHEE Hui Xin, Back to the good old days: Explores vintage collections from a personal perspective.
- TAN Xuang Yuin, 12: A memorable zine created for a grandson.
- TAN Xin Xuan An Exploration Between Plants and Feelings: Expresses mental health through plants.
- Munkhbaatar Temuulen, Why do we need dogs: Discusses the importance of pets for mental health.
Group 5: Appolo
- Na Semin, Top Secret: Introduces Johor Bahru’s tour places with a piggy agent.
- Munkhayar Enkhtur, Wall painting: Explores the creation and symbolism of wall paintings.
- Surenjav Amgalanbaatar, Short stories from Temple: Presents objects and stories from temples.
- CHE Yu Zhe 中药宝典: A zine about Chinese traditional medicine.
Visitors at the Zine Voyages: JB Roaming Through Pages, had the chance to explore a world of creativity, discovering various captivating stories and artworks firsthand. They were able to experience the beauty of JB through the unique perspectives of Raffles University’s talented designers.
As visitors walked through the exhibition, they experienced a rich journey of imagination inspiration and innovative ideas of the Raffles designers. The exhibition served as a powerful reminder of the transformative power of art to inspire, stimulate thought, and create meaningful connections.
