GILLIAN TAN

Gillian Tan grew up in Penang but has been working as a professional photographer for over 12 years in Kuala Lumpur. Having gained a degree in the liberal arts from Mills College, Oakland, USA, Gillian began a career in commercial studio photography and soon became the co-owner of Picture This and That.

She is sought after both locally and internationally for her lifestyle photography especially her unique approach to intimate intuitive portraits. Her clientele spans from international corporations, dignitaries and to the family next door. She is a Black and White specialist.

In her journey as a photographer, spirituality has been her driving force and a major source of creativity.

Gillian has worked on numerous photography exhibitions contributing to community awareness campaigns namely +ve/-ve (an HIV awareness photo exhibition), ”The Path”, “Women Let’s Talk Aids”, and “Till Death Us Do Part”

Artist Statement
A few years ago I had a simple realization. I realised I want to see what cannot be seen and to recognise the beyond.

My prayer is that with each eye blink, my eyes will be opened afresh, my seeing untainted to truths.

Through the photography medium I attempt to capture that which I know, often feel but seldom see.

"Comforter" 27 x 49 inch

PALANI MOHAN

Palani Mohan was born in Chennai, India, and moved to Australia as a child. His photographic career began 20 years ago on the Sydney Morning Herald newspaper and since then he has been based in London, Hong Kong, Bangkok, and now resides in Malaysia.

Palani’s work has been featured in many of the world’s leading magazines and newspapers, and he has published two photographic books and is currently working on a third. The first, “Hong Kong Lives – an intimate portrait”, is a black-and-white reportage-style look at daily life in Hong Kong. The second, “Hidden Faces of India”, is a collection of nine photographic essays taken from the length and breadth of India. He is currently working on a book on Asian elephants.

Winner of many international awards his work is in the collection of the portrait gallery of London and his work has been shown in the prestigious papernion in France last year.

Palani’s works are available for purchase through the Gallery.

"Pulling in the Catch"
10 x 16 inch

KE LIP YAP

Ke Lip Yap graduated in 1995 with a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electronics from the University of Reading in the UK. He is a software architect with Microsoft and is a council member of the Independent Software Architects Council Malaysia (ISAC-M), a special interest group within the Malaysian National Computer Confederation. He is also The Photographers’ Gallery IT consultant.

Though a technical person by profession, his style of photography and his beliefs in the world have brought him into a unique kind of voluntary work helping aid agencies and NPOs in their communication work. Even now, Ke Lip regularly dedicates his time and effort to such causes.

Ke Lip’s first exhibition entitled “A Journey” was hosted at the Photographers’ Gallery in May 2004 whose works was also selected as “The 1 Photographer” in the recent “1-series” BMW’s launch by the recommendation of the Gallery.

Artist Statement
My greatest love in photography is landscape, which drives me to travel around Malaysia to find the perfect locations for photos. My work has allowed me to travel abroad extensively to popular destinations as well as exotic locations. My camera is never far from hand.

Photography to me is not just a form of self-expression but also a powerful communication tool that conveys facts, stories, emotions, mood and many forms of artistic interpretation of a subject.

Above the Waves
16 x 21 inch

TATE MARIO GHAZI

Tate Mario Ghazi studied at the London College of Printing for two years gaining a certificate in professional photography practice. He is both, an accomplished freelance photographer and film director as well as a passionate teacher of photography.

His photography credits include album covers for Amir Yusof, Hattan, Sheila Majid, Khatijah Ibrahiim, Reefa and Camilla. His commercials include Epson and Sheila Majid Campaign and Calendar 2000, Epson and Morning Crew Campaign 2000, British India Spring/Summer ’98 to 2000, Christian Dior make-up, Spring/Summer 2000 (KL), Bonus Link Rewards Catalogue, 2001.

He has also done work for Genki Sushi Restaurants, Digitron Studio, Instant Café Theatre, B&H Golden Dreams, Yee Seng Heights Sdn Bhd and the HELP Institute.

Artist Statement
As like most photographers I’ve always had a passion for black & white photography. Not only is it to me, a more aesthetic and timeless medium, but also a way of remaining in total creative control of my vision. From the conceptualization of the work, to the photography and the process of printing, as the artist and creator, I am always in control. The only difference today, as opposed to about ten years ago when the first photograph in this series was taken, is that instead of your hand getting cramped from dodging and burning on an enlarger is it now gets cramped from dodging and burning on a mouse. Our means to an end may have changed but the end result is still the same, or as some may argue, even better.

Two of these photographs represent for me the tip of an unfinished iceberg, it is something that started long ago as a casual portrait session but opened the door for an ongoing series of work. The two female portraits are part of a series of nudes on a box that have been growing at a snails pace. Although they are essentially nudes, my intention behind the series is not to connote immorality or perversity, but in effect it is a method of creating awareness of equality, to be viewed as simply portraits of people that have been stripped of class and status, void of materialism.
I believe that one day the series will be completed.

“ And then their eyes were opened and they knew that they were `naked…”

Roger
16 x 22.5 inch

MARISSA R. FLOIRENDO

Marissa is by profession an underwater cinematographer, videographer and Director of Photography.

As a Director of Photography (DOP), she has worked on numerous international feature films, TV commercials and foreign projects.
Her underwater cinematography assignments are extensive. She is much sought after both locally in the Philippines and internationally. Marissa currently resides in Manila, Philippines

Since 1992, she has received numerous international awards for best cinematography.

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She is a participating member of Earth Society, Peace Foundation, WWF and Global Underwater Explorer.

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CARINA C. ESCUDERO

Carina is by profession an underwater photographer, videographer and cinematographer. She is also a qualified but retired PADI instructor. Besides underwater photography and scuba diving, she has trained in 16mm Live Sound Documentary, 16mm Film and Studio photography.

She is a member of Earth Society and Philippines U.P. Divers.

Carina also has extensive work experience in documentaries, TV commercials and feature films. Much of her work has been aired on GMA 7, CNN and ABS CBN.

She is a participating member of Earth Society, Peace Foundation, WWF and Global Underwater Explorer.

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