Unapologetic is a collection of poetry and short stories addressing themes as diverse as faith, sexuality, loss, passion, hate, change, illness, rage, love, female circumcision and world confl icts. The book is given a minimalist’s design direction (inspired by New Order album cover) with a black-and-white only colour scheme to ensure clear focus on the author’s words and a size reminiscent of a diary. Within, some writings were given special typographic treatment and some were interspersed with moody pictures. Text was set completely in lowercase, allowing the reader to start at any sentence on any page and create his /her own interpretation of the writings. The book jacket comes in black and white with a die-cut that ‘underlines’ the book title and reveals the grey hardcover, symbolizing the fact that life is indeed grey; always a mixture of black and white, ups and downs, good and bad. And even so, in Tina’s words, “Life must be lived with passion, with tenderness, with courage. So the soul does not hunger. So it does not become apologetic.” We also designed name cards and a series of posters for the launch of the book. Unapologetic is available in major bookstores in Malaysia and selected bookstores overseas.
Launched by KongsiKL, the Klang River Festival (KRF) 2022 is an annual event aimed at sparking public dialogue on heritage, culture, and identity. Originally conceived as a farewell to KongsiKL’s previous lease, the festival sought to highlight the river’s role in the city, raise awareness about conservation, climate change, and cultural preservation, and encourage more sustainable urban lifestyles. Realising the event’s potential, KRF evolved into an ongoing tradition to honor the river, an essential yet often overlooked part of the city.
KRF serves as an open platform that brings together individuals, NGOs, and the private sector to foster socio-ecological sustainability. The festival’s core mission is to reconnect people with the river and celebrate its significance.
Focused on Kuala Lumpur, a city founded at the confluence of two rivers, KRF works to raise awareness of the river’s importance through alternative lifestyles and the innovative use of public spaces. By transforming the Klang River Valley into a more livable space, KRF encourages people to rediscover their connection to the river, through events held in the city’s iconic heritage buildings.The festival comprises:
· book documentation
· dialogue sessions with scholars, researchers and members of public
· arts performances
· workshops
· creative installations
· curated markets
· heritage walks
· film screenings
The 2023 Klang River Festival aimed to reconnect Kuala Lumpur’s residents with the Klang River, a connection often overshadowed by urbanisation. Running for 17 days from September 9th, the festival featured a diverse program across 11 venues along the river.
Through exhibitions, talks, film screenings, workshops, performances, and guided tours, the festival delved into the river’s history, ecology, and cultural significance. Focusing on themes of ecology, community, and culture, the event sought to raise awareness of the river's importance and inspire a renewed bond with this vital natural and cultural resource.
Presented by KongsiKL and supported by EXSIM, the Klang River Festival returns with a transformative theme, "Act!vate," aiming to spark environmental awareness and inspire collective action to reconnect with nature and revitalise the Klang River.
The festival featured a diverse program spanning from September to December 2024, including educational initiatives, an international exchange on riverine reactivation, stakeholder meetings, alignments, and public writing workshops. It culminated in a grand finale from November 29 to December 1, with workshops, activities, and events fostering community-driven efforts in environmental conservation.
