11 March 2011 – Great East Japan Earthquake & Tsunami struck Tohoku.
We initiated and developed a non-profit campaign called “Asia for Japan” to help lift the spirits of those affected by the disaster.
March 2011 – www.asiaforjapan.com launched.
March 2011 – Facebook page launched.
April 2011 – TV Public Service Announcement aired, with complimentary airtime on BBC, CNN, Channel News Asia, Nat Geo and more.
{ results: thousands of messages were posted on www.asiaforjapan.com / over 1,500 facebook users joined the cause / highest website viewership comes from japan, indicating successful reach }
November 2011 – Print ad ran, with complimentary space on Businessweek, Financial Times and more. (Click for larger view)
{ glad to have helped japan through a campaign that demonstrates the inherent power of words }
{ had a blast writing these commercials. we got our talents to do an unscripted improv and recorded them straight off the couch via wireless mics }
Client: Canon Singapore
Radio Commercials: Corporate Branding
Canon Business Solutions
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Canon EOS Digital
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Canon Cloud Computing
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Canon Sports Sponsorship
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{ the middle way or majjhimā paṭipadā is the path of moderation between the extremes of sensual indulgence
and self-mortification. in singapore, it’s also known as window-shopping }
Chinatown, Singapore
Little India, Singapore
Little India, Singapore
Chinatown, Singapore
Chinatown, Singapore
Ipoh, Perak
{ as i descend from over 1,200 metres above sea level, several hikers caught my attention because they were the only ones travelling on foot at the highest point of malaysia accessible by car – cameron highlands. then it hit me.
i’ve finally made contact with real malaysians… they were not chinese, indians nor malays, but natives who live deep within the hills and forests of malaysia. adapting, they choose road over terrain and are somewhat fond of adidas }
{ coffee or tea? 2 hours will get you from the authentic old town white coffee of ipoh to the largest tea plantation of cameron highlands }
Srah Srang, Siem Reap
Banteay Kdei, Siem Reap
Ta Prohm, Siem Reap
Thommanon, Siem Reap
Bayon, Siem Reap
Bayon, Siem Reap
Baphuon, Siem Reap
Elephant Terrace/Prasats Suor Prat, Siem Reap
Elephant Terrace, Siem Reap
Phnom Bakheng, Siem Reap
Phnom Bakheng, Siem Reap
Phnom Bakheng, Siem Reap
Phnom Bakheng, Siem Reap
Angkor Wat, Siem Reap
Angkor Wat, Siem Reap
Angkor Wat, Siem Reap
Angkor Wat, Siem Reap
Siem Reap
Siem Reap
{ life floats on in tonlé sap, southeast asia’s largest lake }
{ it drizzled. we got on our boat and tried to make a dash back to land, in hopes of catching banteay srei before dusk. but our propeller had suddenly caught onto a piece of rug, rendering us helpless in the midst of southeast asia’s largest lake. when the propeller was finally freed, the engine failed to start. the rain grew intense as fierce winds swept us across in all directions. the locals scrambled for shelter. that’s when i strangely began to feel one with the foreign surroundings and its people, as if somewhat connected by the familiar rain }
{ the khmer classical dance and its costume have not plagiarised its thai counterpart’s. in fact, it’s the other way round. in the late 15th century, the ancient thai kingdom of ayutthaya had sacked angkor, seizing its artisans and dancers, only to later ironically return the stolen art form to its rightful owner – cambodia }
{ the art suffered its second great loss during the khmer rouge oppression with 90 percent of all cambodian classical artists massacred between 1975 and 1979. the fate of this art is truly as delicate as its mesmerising hand gestures }
The Whitest Boys Alive, Singapore
The Whitest Boys Alive, Singapore
Erlend Øye of The Whitest Boys Alive, Singapore
Andrew VanWyngarden of MGMT, Singapore
Little India, Singapore
{ in this tiny island called singapore, most indians are admirable devotees…
Chinatown, Singapore
…while the chinese uncles’ mindset is often set on chinese chess.
Chinatown, Singapore
Chinatown, Singapore
…the malays? they love cats }
Haji Lane, Singapore
Haji Lane, Singapore
Broga Hill, Selangor
Broga Hill, Selangor
{ for over a decade, these macaques were my neighbours. these were taken just months before a fire had almost entirely wiped out what’s left of their habitat. they’ve not been sighted since }
Shah Alam, Selangor
Shah Alam, Selangor
Shah Alam, Selangor
Shah Alam, Selangor
Shah Alam, Selangor
Khao San Road, Bangkok
{ a regular retreat, khao san holds a special place in my heart. it’s an ever-evolving catwalk of thai street culture, with an eclectic mix of cool, old school, hard sell, lady boys, cheap booze, live acts, bug snacks, etc that keeps me coming back }
Khao San Road, Bangkok
Khao San Road, Bangkok
Khao San Road, Bangkok
Khao San Road, Bangkok
Khao San Road, Bangkok
Khao San Road, Bangkok
Khao San Road, Bangkok
Khao San Road, Bangkok
Khao San Road, Bangkok
Chatujak Market, Bangkok
Chatujak Market, Bangkok
Khao San Road, Bangkok
Khao San Road, Bangkok
Khao San Road, Bangkok
Khao San Road, Bangkok
Khao San Road, Bangkok
Chao Phraya, Bangkok
Chao Phraya, Bangkok
Chao Phraya, Bangkok
Ayutthaya
{ not far from bangkok lies the ancient city of ayutthaya – an overwhelmingly massive, wealthy and powerful 16th century eastern empire. it conquered sukothai and even sacked the great kingdom of angkor. its natives referred to ayutthaya as ‘krung tai’ or tai kingdom – the genesis of a nation that would eventually be known as thailand }
Wat Phra Si San Phet, Ayutthaya
Wat Phra Si San Phet, Ayutthaya
Wat Phra Si San Phet, Ayutthaya
Ion Orchard, Singapore
Henderson Waves, Singapore
Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins, Fort Canning Park, Singapore
The Smashing Pumpkins, Fort Canning Park, Singapore
313@Somerset, Singapore
Mandarin Gallery, Singapore
Brazilian Salmon Pink Birdeater (Lasiodora parahybana)
Single light source on milk
My first eBay purchase
Ma Maison, Singapore
Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre
{ singaporeans thrive in captivity, removed from the perils and pleasures of the real world }
Jurong Bird Park, Singapore
Jurong Bird Park, Singapore
Jurong Bird Park, Singapore
Jurong Bird Park, Singapore
Haw Par Villa, Singapore
Starlight Road, Singapore
Haji Lane, Singapore
Haji Lane, Singapore
Singapore
Singapore
Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong
Mongkok, Hong Kong
Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong
{ we won this $1.6 million account and picked up bronze for best cinematography at the singapore creative circle awards 2010 }
Client: Ministry of Manpower Singapore
TVC: Re-employment of Older Workers
Print Ads
Osaka, Japan
Kobe, Japan
Akashi Park, Japan
Akashi Park, Japan
Akashi Park, Japan
Akashi Park, Japan
Akashi Park, Japan
Akashi Park, Japan
Akashi Park, Japan
Kobe, Japan
Kitano, Japan
Kyoto, Japan
Kyoto, Japan
Kyoto, Japan
Sagano, Arashiyama, Japan
Sagano, Arashiyama, Japan
Gion, Kyoto, Japan
Gion, Kyoto, Japan
Ryoanji, Kyoto, Japan
Kyoto, Japan
Issen Yoshoku, Kyoto, Japan
Kyoto, Japan
Kobe, Japan
Osaka, Japan
Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Thaipusam, Sri Perumal Temple, Singapore
Mani the Parrot, Little India, Singapore
National Museum of Singapore
Malacca, Malaysia
Malacca, Malaysia
{ our work came close to winning the pitch, and here’s a taste of the proposed campaign }
Client: Republic of Singapore Navy (Pitch)
Direct Mailer: 2010 Recruitment – Turn the Tide
Poster 1
Red lens reveals actual scenario
Poster 2
Poster 3
Pearl Bridge, Kobe, Japan
Marine Pia, Kobe, Japan
Kaiyukan, Osaka, Japan
Gion, Kyoto, Japan
Kamogawa River, Kyoto, Japan
Salon de thé François, Kyoto, Japan
Kyoto, Japan
{ the LX3 comes out to play at night }
Haji Lane, Singapore
Little India, Singapore
Little India, Singapore
Malacca, Malaysia
National Museum of Singapore / Canning Walk, Singapore
Johor Bahru, Malaysia
{1st anniversary t-shirt design}
Client: Singapore Police Force
TVC: 2009 Recruitment
{ mami x mataking island x canon g9 }
Grand Palace, Bangkok
MBK, Bangkok
Chatujak Market, Bangkok
{36 x 24 inch / 91.5 x 61 cm, acrylic / gold dust on canvas}
{ shooting behind the scenes in 2004 }
{ these were taken in sekeping serendah }
{ there are two amazing things a father could ever give:
his love, and the love of photography.
i received my first camera, a 4 megapixel
Nikon Coolpix 4300 back in 2003. thanks dad }
USA Vs Iraq protest, Swanston Street, Melbourne
Lunar New Year dragon dance volunteer, Chinatown, Melbourne
St Paul’s Cathedral, Swanston Street, Melbourne
Lantau Island, Hong Kong
Boeing 747
Kyneton, Melbourne
Paddington, Sydney
Sydney Opera House
Image courtesy of CPC.
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