Mischief of Ordinary Things

Felix Cheong is the author of 26 books across different genres. He has also published four graphic novels, including the noir detective series Sprawl. Winner of the NAC Young Artist Award in 2000, Felix holds a masters in Creative Writing. He is currently an adjunct lecturer with the National University of Singapore, Murdoch University, University of Newcastle, Curtin University and University of Stirling.Sam Lay is a Singapore-based cartoonist whose artistic practice blurs the lines between the familiar and the unfamiliar, transforming the ordinary into something extraordinary and making the extraordinary approachable. Lay's unique pantomime technique engages the reader in a silent yet captivating visual dialogue. In 2020, with the support of the National Arts Council, Lay embarked on The Oddly Sequential project; pantomime cartoon works that celebrate the universal human experience. Expanding his creative horizons in 2021 with the Arts x Everyday series titled "Life in a Notebook," Lay seamlessly integrates everyday objects into his illustrations, creating a visual world that feels both familiar and refreshingly new.