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04/07/2022

Upon returning to Thailand in 2020, Krerkburin started the series, SurrealLand!, as a sarcastic and critical commentary on his homeland. Combined with his archive works from 2014, the images are extraordinary shots of ordinary days of life. These are “twists from wrong to right, and right to wrong” in society, seen, but sometimes disregarded. “My work is satirical on this point. I use humour because it is simple and straightforward; at the same time, it can subtly reveal meaningful undertones, encourage scepticism, and provoke new questions about the culture itself. In my country, we can’t speak about everything we think in the public space, ” says the photographer, allowing viewers to dissect these issues leaving a silent conversation between himself, the images and us — viewers.

In our own SurrealLand!, do we continue to bow down and embrace conventions that do not bring good results? Do we recognise faults or inappropriate actions and take the courage to resolve and correct those? Or do we turn a blind eye?

Photographs by Krerkburin Kernburi
Words by

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03/07/2022

Photographer Krerkburin Kernburi captures human behaviours in the SurrealLand! The pictures, if viewed seriously, allow us to be critical, possibly revealing issues relevant to our society.

In one picture, two persons bend themselves, their faces hidden. In another frame, a child squats down while leaning forward. The gestures are random. Several snapshots highlight the eyes; one is on a screen, a second is on a phoropter( an instrument to measure and correct vision), and a third is with a plaster. The choice of the subject is curious. These are some of the intriguing images from Krerkburin Kerngburi’s SurrealLand! The series are shots of unusual scenes, bizarre assemblages of symbols and objects, and chance compositions of “slipping social semblances and absurdities of realities”.

Photographs by Krerkburin Kernburi
Words by

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03/07/2022

Photographer Krerkburin Kernburi captures human behaviours in the SurrealLand! The pictures, if viewed seriously, allow us to be critical, possibly revealing issues relevant to our society.

In one picture, two persons bend themselves, their faces hidden. In another frame, a child squats down while leaning forward. The gestures are random. Several snapshots highlight the eyes; one is on a screen, a second is on a phoropter( an instrument to measure and correct vision), and a third is with a plaster. The choice of the subject is curious. These are some of the intriguing images from Krerkburin Kerngburi’s SurrealLand! The series are shots of unusual scenes, bizarre assemblages of symbols and objects, and chance compositions of “slipping social semblances and absurdities of realities”.

Photographs by Krerkburin Kernburi
Words by Onin Lorente

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Photographer Krerkburin Kernburi captures human behaviours in the SurrealLand! The pictures, if viewed seriously, allow us to be critical, possibly revealing issues relevant to our society.

20/06/2022

“I believe minimalism is a way of life, not just in how you dress, but in how you live, the activities you do, the books you read, and the kind of kitchenware you buy. I like simplicity. It helps me focus on the things that are most important and absolutely necessary. For a long time, it has become a way of life, a part of me, and it is reflected in the products that I create.” - Lam Gia Khang of on minimalism and simplicity as a crucial part of his work.

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20/06/2022

In Conversation: Lam Gia Khang Promotes Balance and Stillness Through Minimal Design

Lam Gia Khang, the founder and creative director of Gia Studios, gives his insight on the making of the Spring Summer 22 collection, and how the current climate of the world, Vietnamese culture and identity, influence the design and style of the brand.

Lam Gia Khang, the founder and creative director of Gia Studios, gives his insight on the making of the Spring Summer 22 collection, and how the current climate of the world, Vietnamese culture and identity, influence the design and style of the brand.

09/06/2022

Like many other artists, Roun Ry successfully bridges his yearning for balance between the person he is and the person whom he wants to be. Through his photography series, Cham Community Project, visual raconteur Roun Ry had his childhood questions answered where he retells the stories of the Muslim community around Krong Siem Reap. The series reinforces his thoughts that if you look closer, celebrating diversity is redemptive, if not liberating.

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Photographs by Roun Ry
Words by Kanina Ramaniya

09/06/2022

“Cham Community Project” – A Redemptive Celebration Of Muslim Community In Siem Reap

Roun Ry’s photographic series is a reminder to us all that everyone deserves love and respect regardless of any attributes.

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09/06/2022

Roun Ry’s photographic series is a reminder to us all that everyone deserves love and respect regardless of any attributes.

01/06/2022

🏳️‍🌈 Pride Month!

LINEAL brings to the fore stories underlining the LGBTQ+ community.

Indonesia. “Between Color and Voice” — A New Hope For Indonesian Trans Women

Yoppy Pieter .pieter documents how Covid-19 affects the marginalised community.

Thailand. Mr. Pearl Brings Visibility To Transgender Men

June Watsamon photographs Mukk Kanattsanan, emphasising the extraordinary in ordinary LGBTQ lives.

Singapore. Re-titled From “How She Loves” To “How They Love”: A Retrospective Of Charmaine Poh’s Work

Charmaine Poh underlines narratives that are close to her heart. Pretty Butch, All In Her Day’s Work and How They Love are some of her projects that relate to matters of women and the LGBT community.

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01/06/2022

Pride Month! LINEAL brings to the fore stories underlining the community.

Indonesia : “Between Color and Voice” — A New Hope For Indonesian Trans Women

Thailand : Mr. Pearl Brings Visibility To Transgender Men

Singapore : Re-titled From “How She Loves” To “How They Love”: A Retrospective Of Charmaine Poh’s Work

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Categories Indonesia Photography “Between Color and Voice” — A New Hope For Indonesian Trans Women Yoppy Pieter documents how Covid-19 affects the marginalised community.

30/05/2022

As a young Indonesian photographer who is currently pursuing master’s studies in the prestigious Central Saint Martins, Farid Renais Ghimas is on his way to making a mark in the world of photography. Although Farid is relatively new in the industry, he has established a refined, sentimental and nostalgic style evident in his photographs.

“Works that connotes an evocative feeling of a summer afternoon”, discover Farid’s works at https://lineal.asia with interview by Vanya Harapan .xnya.

30/05/2022

Looking Into Farid Renais Ghimas’ Poignant Photography Works

LINEAL talks to the emerging image-maker about finding a voice and maintaining balance.

Read the conversation at https://lineal.asia via link in profile. Words by Vanya Harapan .xnya

30/05/2022

LINEAL talks to the emerging image-maker about finding a voice and maintaining balance.

As a young Indonesian photographer who is currently pursuing master’s studies in the prestigious Central Saint Martins, Farid Renais Ghimas is on his way to making a mark in the world of photography. Although Farid is relatively new in the industry, he has established a refined, sentimental and nostalgic style evident in his photographs.

LINEAL talks to the emerging image-maker about finding a voice and maintaining balance.

20/05/2022

New story on LINEAL!

“While Hazard Blue presents vignettes of a distant future, Kelvin has the ability to seamlessly weave Filipino touches into his ensembles that hark back to the past. He proves that it is possible to look and move forward without losing one’s heritage.“

His eponymous label brings fashion forward without forsaking the artisanal traditions of the past.

02/05/2022

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How do we balance our lives in a world where there is too much noise and too little certainty? Our fourth issue is a series of stories exploring this topic from different perspectives. Follow us on our social media accounts as we publish narratives gradually.

Onin Lorente
Founder and Editor-in-Chief

Editor :
Adrian Ben

Writers
George Andes
John Paul Fernandez
Kanina Ramaniya
Nelissa Hernandez
Vanya Harapan

Cover Story : The Rise Of Kaigin Yong
The Singaporean top model joins LINEAL in a conversation about her illustrious career.

Photographs by Lenne Chai
Words by Kerry Tinga
Styling by Isabella Chan
Hair by Christvian Wu
Make up by Kat Zhang
Set Design by Angela Zhang
Photo Assistance by Jonathan Tan
Studio : Urban Aperture

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01/05/2022

Tomorrow! 05.02.2022.

27/04/2022

Issue no. 4 of LINEAL is coming soon! Stay tuned. Meanwhile, here are our previous cover stories featuring Southeast Asian models Charlene Almarvez photographed by Sam Crawford, Anh Duong in her self portrait artwork, and Laras Sekar photographed by Narya Abhimata.

26/04/2022

Issue No. 4 🔜

11/01/2022

New story on LINEAL

Identik — Capturing Children’s Bliss Outside The Virtual World

Idealita Ismanto collects visual memoirs amongst shared moments of children to value their personal connections amidst the isolation brought by the pandemic.

The constant passion to tell stories of people through photography led Idealita Ismanto to portray children’s happiness in their daily encounters with the actual world, free from their virtual routine. Her latest project, Identik revolves around a photo story of two kids longing for each other’s companionship.

Photographs by Idealita Ismanto
Words by Christine Andes

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Idealita Ismanto collects visual memoirs amongst shared moments of children to value their personal connections amidst the isolation brought by the pandemic.

26/12/2021

Happy Holidays! Let’s celebrate creativity. Last week, our founder Onin Lorente spoke to Niki Bruce of popspoken, a Singapore-based publication highlighting Asian culture. Here are excerpts from the interview.

Thank you for the great questions and wonderful feature, Niki.

Inspiring, new stories soon at LINEAL!

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07/12/2021

LINEAL and Southeast Asian fashion photography By Onin Lorente

08/11/2021

The Youths In Balaclava Autumn/Winter 2021 Is A Collection About Finding Empathy In Chaos

The design collective draws on the narrative of scarecrows and their forlorn emotions in the middle of the field, portraying humanity in these challenging times.

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The design collective draws on the narrative of scarecrows and their forlorn emotions in the middle of the field, portraying humanity in these challenging times.

07/11/2021

Callie Eh Underlines The Meaning Of Happiness Amongst Humanity Through Her Portraits.

The Switzerland-based Malaysian photographer fell in love with the magic of photography as she narrates stories of people she met in her journeys.

Happiness cannot be constricted to a single line of text. There are no words to fully describe it. Happiness is a unique, personal feeling in every person’s life and this uniqueness was the main foundation of Callie’s series...
“Happiness comes to people that enjoy the moment and create a better, more joyful life through their passions,” she explains. It is not about material objects, fame, or superficial aims, it’s rather the joy that stems from passion, from work, from loving every single moment in life. Her work unravels this very thread that connects humanity: fulfilment and happiness. "

Photographs by Callie Eh
Words by Jegs Santos

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The Switzerland-based Malaysian photographer fell in love with the magic of photography as she narrates stories of people she met in her journeys.

07/11/2021

Turning Melancholia Into Portraiture — How ‘Beyond Grief’ Shows A Photographer Wrestling With Loss

Abdul Razzak Jauhar visualises how losing a loved one is experienced beyond the borders of the dead and the living.

After losing both of his grandmothers in the past year, Abdul Razzak Jauhar took his grief and turned it into a source of inspiration for his art. Initially started as a personal project, “Beyond Grief” was planned to be an artistic outlet for him to explore all the thoughts and feelings he experienced after his loss, specifically those regarding death, destruction, and related emotions...

"“That’s why, in the portraiture, we want to create the impression of scary and out of this world, resembling our notion of death as an eliminating force of life and our negative feelings towards it because we lose someone we love by it, but at the same time [that it is] ethereal, beautiful, and motherly.”

Photographs by Abdul Razzak Jauhar
Words by Vanya Harapan

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Abdul Razzak Jauhar visualises how losing a loved one is experienced beyond the borders of the dead and the living.

07/11/2021

LINEAL | Asymmetry Is A Photo Series Tackling Urban Identities

Mao Sovanchandy challenges viewers to contemplate the tension between architectural development and preservation.

"Being a young architect, made me contemplate the balance and tension between this development and preservation. I hope this work could really deliver a constructive message and have some effect on the developing industries and the people as a community. This way we can improve and extend our understanding of heritage, history, and cultural contexts in our part of the continent."

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Mao Sovanchandy challenges viewers to contemplate the tension between architectural development and preservation.

06/11/2021

Charlene Almarvez Embodies The Idea Of “Borderless”

Ten years after she moved from Laguna, Philippines to New York, USA, the model reflects on her journey and life.

“It was a big change growing up in the province surrounded by family and then having to live alone in New York. My family and I have a very close relationship so it was hard for me. Meeting different people from different backgrounds opened my eyes to the world. And that made me realize that there’s so much more I still need to learn. Living alone taught me independence and the importance of being proactive. In a job that judged me at every inch, it’s natural to have insecurities and doubts but instead, it helped me discover more of myself and made me grow to love who I am even more.”

Photographs by Sam Crawford

Hair by William Schaedler
Makeup by Mariko Arai
Words by Ria de Borja

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06/11/2021

LINEAL | https://lineal.asia

BORDERLESS — how each one of us is interconnected despite geographical bounds, different perspectives or unalike existence.

Enjoy our third issue.

Onin Lorente
Founder and Editor-in-Chief

Editors:
Ilia-Sybil Sdralli
Jaime Gill

Cover Story
Photographs by Sam Crawford
Hair by William Schaedler
Makeup by Mariko Arai
Words by Ria de Borja

Writers:
Kerry Tinga
Jegs Santos
Pratyusha Borgaonkar
Sharrona Valezka
Usha Sophea Janardhan
Vanya Harapan

Philippines | New York
Charlene Almarvez Embodies The Idea Of “Borderless”
Ten years after she moved from Laguna, Philippines to New York, USA, the model reflects on her journey and life.
Photographs by Sam Crawford
Words by Ria de Borja

Cambodia
Asymmetry Is A Photo Series Tackling Urban Identities
Mao Sovanchandy challenges viewers to contemplate the tension between architectural development and preservation.
Photographs by Mao Sovanchandy
Words by Pratyusha Borgaonkar

Indonesia
Turning Melancholia Into Portraiture — How ‘Beyond Grief’ Shows A Photographer Wrestling With Loss
Abdul Razzak Jauha visualises how losing a loved one is experienced beyond the borders of the dead and the living.
Photographs by Abdul Razzak Jauhar
Words by Vanya Harapan

Malaysia | Switzerland
Callie Eh Underlines The Meaning Of Happiness Amongst Humanity Through Her Portraits.
The Switzerland-based Malaysian photographer fell in love with the magic of photography as she narrates stories of people she met in her journeys.
Photographs by Callie Eh
Words by Jegs Santos

Singapore
The Youths In Balaclava Autumn/Winter 2021 Is A Collection About Finding Empathy In Chaos
The design collective draws on the narrative of scarecrows and their forlorn emotions in the middle of the field, portraying humanity in these challenging times.
Photographs from Youths in Balaclava
Words by Kerry Tinga

Thailand | Paris
Rukpong’s UNITED Collection Is A Homage To His Thai Heritage
Rukpong Raimaturapong discusses his eponymous brand and his latest collection in collaboration with Maison Michel for the 36th Festival de Hyères.
Photographs from Rukpong
Words by Usha Sophea Janardhan

Vietnam | Munich
“Thirty Days in Vietnam” – Rediscovering A Heritage Through A Visual Diary
In 2020, German photographer Lisa Nguyen booked a flight to her parents’ birth country of Vietnam. With a point-and-shoot film camera in hand, she documented her stay in the bustling city of Ho Chi Minh in a series of images starkly titled “Thirty Days in Vietnam”.
Photographs by Lisa Nguyen
Words by Sharrona Valezka

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