Only Connect: An Anthology of Poetry, Painting and Comics

Pick a poem. Now choose a painting. What story can you weave out of these inspirations? This is the ingenious concept behind Only Connect: An Anthology of Poetry, Painting and Comics. Nine artists have taken up the challenge and have created their own narratives, drawing inspiration from the poetry of Felix Cheong, as well as artworks from the collection of National Gallery Singapore. The resulting stories are varied in style and theme, but the common thread that runs through them is that of the human need to remember, to make amends and most of all, to connect. Artists include: Clio Ding, Fang Kai Loo, Don Low, Koh Hong Teng, Cheah Sinann, Danny Jalil, James Tan, Vanessa Leong and Clio Hui

Publisher: National Gallery Singapore
Author Biography: Felix Cheong is the bestselling author of 31 books that span different genres, including poetry, fiction, children’s picture books and young adult fiction. He has also published eight graphic novels, several of which—including Goh Keng Swee: A Singaporean for All Seasons (2023) and The Showgirl and the Minister (2023)—became bestsellers on Amazon. He has written three opera librettos and his works have been widely anthologised and nominated for both the prestigious Frank O’Connor Award and the Singapore Literature Prize. Conferred the Young Artist Award in 2000 by the National Arts Council, he has been invited to writers’ festivals all over the world, including those held in Edinburgh (UK), Austin (Texas, USA), Sydney, Brisbane and Christchurch (Australia). He holds a master’s degree in creative writing and is currently an adjunct university lecturer.
Language: English
Country of Origin: Singapore
Page count: 140
Binding: Paperback
Search words:  Southeast Asian art, Graphic Novel, Comics, Poetry