PENANG: Julian Kam, better known as Lefty, takes storytelling to the next level by breathing life into his composition with every stroke of his pen.
His graphic narratives transcend mere ink on paper, portraying real-life scenes, people, experiences and authentic moments. This art form, called “documentary comics” combines journalism and biography, and is presented through sequential art or comics.
Lefty, 54, employs sensory ethnography to capture the essence and vibrance of the themes or geographical locations.
“What I do is fully immerse myself by relocating to the vicinity of the project I am involved in. I observe, indulge in local cuisine, get to know the people, gather data, conduct research, and then integrate these facts and experiences into the storyline,” said Lefty, who is left-handed.
The Ferry Tales from the Sama-Sama: George Town series depicts Penang’s iconic ferry services that traverse the 11km-wide Penang Straits, carrying people and vehicles across the waterway.
