Process Magazine

11/02/2025

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗚𝗗𝗣 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀!⁣
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“Inspired by Everything” is the title of the panel talk between artist Sharon Chin () and designer Alisya Fairuz (.l.i.s.y.aa) that will be held at the Volume Three Launch Party. ⁣
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Moderated by our editor Sunita Soh, we will delve into key topics that they have experienced in their practice thus far such as Cross-Disciplinary Influences in the Creative Process; Collaboration Between Peers in Art-Making and Evolving Art Practices As We Grow.⁣
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We are really excited to have both Alisya and Sharon on the panel as we are big fans of their work and we can’t wait to have a chat on what they have been working on 🙏⁣
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Other than that, as this is a collaborative event between Process Magazine and R+, it means you can check out “Built, Environment”, a new showcase by R+ featuring works by Paul Nickson Atia (), Ellen Lee (), and Alvin Lau () on the same day at Testing Ground, GDP Campus! 🤝⁣
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📅 Saturday 15 Feb⁣
🕒 4pm - 7:30pm ⁣
📍 GDP Campus, 79, Jln Setia Bakti, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur,⁣
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Join us this Saturday by registering with the link in bio! RSVP is required for the event❗

09/02/2025

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗚𝗗𝗣 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀!⁣
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We brought together some old friends and new friends to get the party going: we’ll start with a panel talk featuring designer Alisya Fairuz (.l.i.s.y.aa) and artist Sharon Chin (); followed by DJ sets from Traction Control () and URCHIN () 🍻⁣
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This is a collaborative event between Process Magazine and R+, which means you can check out “Built, Environment”, a new showcase by R+ featuring works by Paul Nickson Atia (), Ellen Lee (), and Alvin Lau () on the same day at Testing Ground, GDP Campus! ⁣
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We have loads planned for you, so bring a friend and join us this coming Saturday evening! ⁣
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📅 Saturday 15 Feb⁣
🕒 4pm - 7:30pm ⁣
📍 GDP Campus, 79, Jln Setia Bakti, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur,⁣
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RSVP preferred, link in bio!

06/02/2025

“At the time my parents were like: “Oh become an architect lah, it’s like the best of both worlds, engineering and art mah.” That was how I went on to become an architect without properly understanding what the heck architecture was. So by the end of the first year, I was like damn, this is way more technical than I thought, with all these numbers and measurements. ⁣
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It’s interesting because today, years after I graduated, I realize that I’ve been hanging out with a bunch of architecture graduates who ended up not practicing in the field, but doing art instead. Which I know is quite normal, many people don’t end up doing what they studied anyway. So I guess I just turned out to be one of them.”⁣
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Read the full interview with artist in Process Magazine Volume Three - out now! Available on our website and at a stockist near you 🎸

04/02/2025

“My challenge as a practitioner is never about what kind of work I want to do. It’s more about finding a balance between making the work I want, but also selling enough to sustain my practice. ⁣
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So, it’s more about finding the balance to have a long, sustainable career and practice. Like any artist’s struggle, you are always trying to devote all your time, energy, and commitment to make work that you’re passionate about. You will always feel like you’re not good enough, but I think that will go with you forever. Maybe it’s that anxiety that pushes you to be better.”⁣
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Georgetown based artist Hoo Fan Chon () on his learnings practising art in Malaysia and how the work continues to push him forward.⁣
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Read the full interview in Process Magazine Volume Three, out now! Available on our website and at a stockist near you. 🕯️

24/01/2025

Volume Three is now available at .0128 in Singapore!⁣
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Shrub is an independent store located at a former locksmith shop where founder Fern Teo’s grandparents used to operate at. Located in Golden Mile Tower, the store retains its original facade, shelves and backboards; but now in place of locks the store is filled with art prints, zines, t shirts, and other cool items.⁣
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A big shout out to Fern for having us! ⁣
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For readers in Singapore you may check out the store this weekend at ⁣
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📍 6001 Beach Rd, #01-28 Golden Mile Tower, 199589 Singapore.

22/01/2025

Grafis Nusantara () is an Indonesian sticker and label archive preserving ‘70s-‘90s visual culture, driven by a passion for the nation’s history and design roots. In our Features section of Process Magazine Volume Three, we speak to co-founder Hendri Siman to learn more.⁣
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“Grafis Nusantara was established based on our shared interest in vintage Indonesian graphics. Despite the abundance of Indonesian vernacular graphics in our surroundings, they are often disregarded, forgotten, and undervalued due to preconceptions that they are of low quality and tacky. ⁣
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Grafis Nusantara serves as a platform to give Indonesian vernacular graphics the recognition they deserve. We are particularly captivated by the references to diverse cultures and styles in our collection. Indonesia is a diverse melting pot of various cultures, which in turn makes vintage Indonesian designs stand out. ⁣
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We believe that these materials offer a glimpse into the cultural heritage of the past, reflecting the social dynamics, technological advancements, behaviours, and values that existed within society during a specific period.”⁣
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All images in the deck are courtesy of ! ⁣
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Read the full interview with Hendri in Process Magazine Volume Three - available on our website (link in bio), or at a stockist near you. DM us if you want info on the stockist closest to you!

16/01/2025

The last time the magazine was at Athenaeum Nieuwscentrum in Amsterdam the world was quite different: Ajax Amsterdam manager Erik ten Hag was just about to head to United, and the future seemed so bright for the team… but I digress.⁣
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Process Magazine Volume Three is now available in 🇳🇱. The bookshop and newsstand has been servicing the people of Amsterdam since 1969 and remains one of the largest independent bookshops in the Netherlands. ⁣
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A big big thank you to Marc for being open to bringing us back for round two and hopefully more in the future. ⁣
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If you are in Amsterdam and would like to check out the many wonderful titles at Athenaeum Nieuwscentrum, you may head to:⁣
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📍Spui 14-16, 1012 XA Amsterdam, Netherlands⁣

14/01/2025

Made from high-quality polyester nylon, our classic Labour of Love Cap is water resistant - perfect for sunny and rainy Kuala Lumpur. The elastic adjustable band allows for a snug and precise fit, perfect for after-hour outdoor activities.⁣⁣
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The cap is perfect for the 6am hike… and also 6pm at the studio. Now available on our website for RM89. Tap the link in bio to purchase!

12/01/2025

“I think the biggest thing is having another person there to push you. Because when you’re doing things on your own, you’re playing by your own rules and timelines, which is fun and fulfilling, but you need a lot of discipline, and that’s something I struggle with. That is why the dynamic of being in a band with Faris and the other guys in the beginning worked well. It felt like they were depending on me and I was depending on them too. I wanted the band to be successful, and when multiple people who want something to be successful join forces together, it creates momentum for the project. ⁣
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Whereas when I was on my own, I was sort of like, I’ll get to it when I get to it. Even if I had a cool song, I’d only work on it when I felt like it, which is not very healthy I suppose. But with the band, I had more semangat to do it. ⁣
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Plus, the way I approached making music was different too. As a band we are good at giving each other space to put our ideas into the music. So what we’ll do is we send each other demos, and then the other person adds their own layers to it. So going back to the music lasagna—each layer of sound is stacking on top of the other. This way, everyone has a say in shaping each song.”⁣
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Musician Azfar Bakar () from the band LUST () on how working together with his LUST band mate Faris Khairi has made him a better music maker. ⁣
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Read the full interview in Process Magazine Volume Three: Perspective as Practice - out now! Tap the link in bio or visit a stockist near you to get a copy 🎸🎤🎹⁣⁣

07/01/2025

Here are the first two paragraphs of writer Karl Nadzarin’s essay “Undocumented Death & Desire in KL Cinema” in Process Magazine Volume Three: Perspective as Practice:⁣
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The film of Abang Adik (2023), a tale of despair told through the lives of undocumented siblings, is the latest in a line of Kuala Lumpur cinema that places the law and the city on trial for closing its eyes to social injustice. In the law’s view, the undocumented do not legally exist. They are unrecognised ghostly apparitions that appear to float around inconveniently, criminally haunting the back lanes and sidewalks of the present. But cinema has something to say. Further expanding our imaginations of this mud and glitter city are two other films from this minor tradition that deserve our attention: Tan Seng Kiat’s Shuttle Life (2017) and I Don’t Want To Sleep Alone (2007) by Tsai Ming Liang. ⁣
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In Shuttle Life, Ah Qiang climbs a tall labyrinthian water tower with empty bottles in hand and his little sister waiting at the bottom. She looks up at the sky. He arrives inside a dreary dry tank, standing still atop its gridded, mounded surface, greeted only by a slimy frog. The cold-blooded amphibian is laughing at him with its croaks. He is not here to pursue a dream, for that is fantasy - and ghosts are real. Ah Qiang is here for a daily need. He looks down at the floor. ⁣
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Read the full essay and more in our latest issue - out now! Tap the link in bio to get a copy today 🌎

03/01/2025

“Well I never actually planned to become an artist. I didn’t know a great deal about contemporary art. My first degree was in multimedia - I learned programming, web design, video editing and all that. After college, I worked for an advertising agency for a year and a bit, and then I went to study photography because I wanted to become a Lonely Planet photographer.

Why? Because then I could travel and make beautiful street captures. So I went to London to study photography. But during those four years, I thought that instead of waiting for a magical moment to happen on the street, I’d rather have more control.

I was very interested in the process of making an image and what was the intention behind it. You could say I was starting to question the construction of a cultural symbol and image, and how they were made.”

Artist Hoo Fan Chon on how he was radicalised into making art for a living. Read the full interview in Process Magazine Volume Three - available on our website and selected stockists near you! Tap the link in bio for more info. 🐟

30/12/2024

24/12/2024

Give generously this season with gifts from Process Magazine: the Labour of Love Tee comes in white - as worn by Yin here - or black for your friends who can only contemplate wearing darker tones. ⁣
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Both available on our website processmagazine.co today. Tap the link in bio💥🎁⁣

19/12/2024

Process Magazine Volume Three is now available at in London 🇬🇧 ⁣
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The MagCulture shop in Clerkenwell has been a community hub for independent publishing since 2015 and carries a huge list of print magazine titles from around the world 🌎 ⁣
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A big thank you to Jeremy for having us back again and for his constant support 🙏🏻⁣
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If you’re in the city over Christmas time do check out the store at:⁣
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📍 270 St John St, London EC1V 4PE, United Kingdom

17/12/2024

“When I first started, what I did was definitely an art practice, but as I grow older, I focus more on understanding the client because the work is a byproduct of that relationship, so that’s very important. In the past, I have had clients where we did not see eye to eye so I didn’t enjoy the work and then the work would be subpar. ⁣
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Last year after I quit my agency job, I was offered a job with a music label to do marketing and that was my dream job, you know? They offered me a really good package and everything, but I turned down that job because I wanted more time with my family, so I focused on freelancing. I work remotely now, and last year I started being more picky with my clients and jobs.”⁣
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Designer and community organiser Alisya Fairuz .l.i.s.y.aa with some thoughts before 2024 comes to an end. Read the full interview with Alisya in Process Magazine Volume Three “Perspective as Practice”.⁣
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Out now! Link in bio to purchase.

05/12/2024

Process Magazine Volume Three is now available at Vacilando Bookshop () in Bangkok, Thailand! 🇹🇭 ⁣
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Vacilando is an artbook and photobook store located in Bangkok’s old town, featuring a curated selection of publications from around the world. Many thanks to Withit for having us—it’s an honour to share the space alongside the other great and interesting titles they carry 🙏🏻⁣
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For those in Bangkok, you can pick up a copy and enjoy a coffee at:⁣
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📍 96/2 Thanon Chakkraphatdi Phong, Wat Sommanat, Pom Prap, Bangkok 10100⁣
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🕒 Open: Saturday - Sunday, 1:00 PM - 6:30 PM.⁣
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03/12/2024

December is here which means gifting season is upon us 🎁 ⁣
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Consider the Labour of Love Tote, which is hardy thanks to it being made out of 12oz heavy-duty canvas. ⁣
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It’s practical given that it is designed with an internal pocket for easy access to your phone or keys. The tote is finished with a red Process Magazine tab on the side and is Made In Kuala Lumpur.⁣⁣
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Now available on our website for RM59. Tap the link in bio to gift the tote now!

28/11/2024

Volume Three interview guest a.k.a Mr Fong is assembling Southeast Asia’s best this Saturday at REXKL - go check it out!!! Be there or be square⁣
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Mr Fong’s Fantasy 🌍💋presented by  &  with  at .kl ⁣
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🇵🇭 .dogma777⁣
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8PM-12AM | 30 Nov 2024 | REXKL - head over to his profile to cop some tickets!⁣
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Ok, now that you have bought the tickets, here are some excerpts and photos from our interview with Shelhiel in Process Magazine Volume Three, which is *somewhat* required reading before this Saturday’s show:⁣
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“I always think Southeast Asia is the last piece of the puzzle when it comes to popular culture - it just hasn’t got a stage or platform to shine properly yet. For example, Malaysia’s lala or Singapore’s young punk (YP) culture is very Southeast Asian and unique to this region. So how do we repackage it? ⁣
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The music from these subcultures like Manyao has always been seen as low-life or cheap rave electronic music. But they are just music that has evolved from their original source, which is Euro electronic music. It’s post-euro trance but they are considered as lower or cheaper music. So how do I, you know as a person that actually listens to this music not purposely but like ironically…⁣
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So what can be done instead is to showcase music beyond local languages but local genres, like manyao or budots. So that it becomes an accessible bridge for other international people. ⁣
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People can ask: “Oh, what’s good in Malaysian music?” We have Malay drill. Or Malay house music. I mean we’re always influencing each other, like whats happening in the Southeast Asian electronic scene. All these post-rave, post-Euro electronic genres like the manyaos, the funkots, the budots, the vina houses.”⁣
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Cop a copy of Process Magazine Volume Three on our website or at selected stores near you 🗣️🎤🫶