Issue Two of unSEAled is released. See you next year!

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The purpose of unSEAled is to provide a space to share Southeast Asian and Southeast Asian American writing, art, music, film, and photography.

There is no requirement on what type of works are submitted (most notably, does not have to relate directly to cultural identity). You do not have to be a Columbia University student to submit. The only requirement is that you are Southeast Asian or Southeast Asian American identifying.

After you submit, our editorial board will work with you to finetune your work in preparation of the zine's release.

This is a collaborative passion project between numerous Southeast Asian cultural clubs at Columbia University. We're so excited for you to share your work with us.

VIETNAMESE STUDENTS ASSOCIATION

Nhu Doan, Thomas Ngo, John Nguyen

LIGA Filipina

Leanne Pichay, Andre O'Quinn

Singapore Students Association

Jessica Xu, Natasha Nair

Thai Club

Nuch Sophonpanich, Richie Limpijankit

Malaysia Students Association

Milaine Thia

Myanmar Association

Kelcie Khinthi

Timeline

October 1 submissions open

November 1 submissions close

November 22 zine release event

Select 2019 submissions

A Candid Conversation with Thomas Ngô

Thomas discusses his photography and creative process with us via a collection of photographs taken during a visit to Southeast Asia with his family this summer.

Spontaneity: Trang Phan’s Creative Process and Perspective on Art

Trang walks us through the creative process behind her artwork, choice of media, and perspective as a Vietnamese student.

Izzy Man on His Upbringing, Career, and Words to Asian Artists

IZZY MAN is a Filipino-American creator and artist, transforming thoughts, Sega samples, and Power Ranger explosions into words, music, movement, and life. Here, we get to know Izzy Man as he discusses his background, creative process, and advice to aspiring Asian creatives.

Beautiful Bagan: Kaythari Maw on Her Father’s Artwork & Burmese Identity

Kaythari Maw (Barnard College ’21) is a third-year student from Staten Island, New York — studying economics and math. Here, Kaythari talks about her family’s journey to the United States, her father’s [Ye Min Htut] artwork, and how Burmese-American culture impacted her upbringing.

Limitless: David Koh on His Medium-Crossing Artwork & Inspirations

David Koh is a Singaporean-American new media artist based in Brooklyn, NY. Here, David talks to us about his upbringing, creative works like the infinite painting on Instagram, photography, short film, and his advice for growing Asian creatives.