PERSPECTIVE: Joshua Chiang is a self-taught Singaporean illustrator/writer. In his latest comic, he reflects on how Singaporeans have gradually become accustomed to wearing a face mask in public. It also presents his observations on how we have adjusted to this "new normal" in a distinctly local context.

He has written for various animation series such as Nanoboy, Zigby, Robot APRO and Master Raindrop. He is also co-writer and co-director of the award-winning indie film S11. He has illustrated several books, including Monsters On The Wall,  The Most Cunning Spider that Ever Lived and The Chronicles of Oujo: Questalon and Trackless Paths.

Chiang is also a comic-book artist/writer. He is currently finishing up his comic book mini-series Ronin Rat and Ninja Cat.

He is based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, and can be found on Instagram.

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By Joshua Chiang

This work was made possible by the Splice Lights On Fund, which supports small to mid-sized news organisations and their freelancers in Asia that are financially affected by Covid-19.

Top image via Joshua Chiang.