Amazing Ash & Superhero Ah Ma: A DRAW OFF!
PerformanceArif Rafhan, Melanie Lee
Calling all those up for a creative challenge! Show off your unique art style in an intergenerational comics battle between parent/grandparent and child, judged by Melanie Lee and Arif Rafhan, the writer and illustrator of the award-winning comics trilogy Amazing Ash & Superhero Ah Ma! Winners of each round will stand to win exclusive merchandise from the series. This drop-in programme is recommended for parents or grandparents participating together with children aged 7 to 12. This programme is in partnership with Difference Engine.
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Arif Rafhan (Malaysia)
Arif Rafhan is an award winning comic artist based in Kuala Lumpur. His work can be seen in more than 40 publications in Malaysia, Singapore & the US. His contribution includes Malaysia’s longest running humor magazine, Gila-Gila, and has been working under Lat for his latest graphic novel, Mat Som 2.
Arif is collaborating with RXP.KL for an immersive show, Hanya Batik, which showcases Malaysia’s rich history in animated batik format. Other clients include Sony Pictures, Hotlink & Grab.
Melanie Lee (Singapore)
Melanie Lee is the writer of the comic book series, Amazing Ash & Superhero Ah Ma. She is also the author of the picture book series, The Adventures of Squirky the Alien, which picked up the Crystal Kite Award (Middle East/India/Asia division) in 2016. She has also published Imaginary Friends: 26 Whimsical Fables for Getting on in a Crazy World, a collection of illustrated short stories together with Arif Rafhan.
Programme dates and times are subject to change.