
The picture book, which paints delightful pictures of what a day in the market is like in different ASEAN countries, features 10 different countries represented by 10 different book creators: Syafiqah Ahmadsafri (Brunei), Kora D. Albano (Philippines), Jane Cho (Myanmar), Gina (Indonesia), Wipawee Juntarawong (Thailand), Lee Xin Li (Singapore), Lim Mei Yee (Malaysia), Phuong Thai My (Vietnam), Ounla Santi (Laos), and Soeurm Kakada (Cambodia). This book was done with the help of Asia Society Philippine Foundation.
Authors
Lee Xin Li is an independent illustrator based in Singapore. The architecture graduate from the National University of Singapore enjoys exploring the stories and layers behind the landscapes he encounters. He is deeply inspired by his experience of growing up in a constantly changing Singapore. His works revolves around the topics of shared memories and the question of identity in a shifting world, exploring what shapes our cultures, such as cuisines, architecture and history. His works has been used in two National Day Parades, as well as the Singapore Tourism Board, Maritime Port & Authority and the Urban Redevelopment Authority.
