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Moving. Yeo Whee Jim's Photographs and Reflections

Moving. Yeo Whee Jim's Photographs and Reflections

S$88,00Harga
Whee Jim’s first collection of poems "Itinerary", written after his diagnosis of an aggressive neuromuscular disease, was published in June 2024 and made it to the local bestsellers list. It received strong reviews from readers while raising funds for the Motor Neurone Disease Association Singapore (MNDa).  The poems shared his reflections on legacy, mortality and leading a full life.
 
His second book "Moving: Yeo Whee Jim's Photographs and Reflections", continues to inspire, this time through breathtaking images taken when Whee Jim was physically more able, and accompanied by his thoughtful observations. Proceeds for this book will go to The Business Times Budding Artists Fund.
 
This book is available for pre-orders from 6 January 2025 at $88/- before GST.
 
Hear Whee Jim in person as he speaks about what matters in our life journey (1st link) and what keeps him going (2nd link):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pUliELWNs8
https://youtu.be/akH8n4H5ubA?feature=shared
 
Read Whee Jim in his opinion piece on legacy (article available only to ST subscribers):
Creating lasting legacies: How would you like to be remembered? | The Straits Times
 
How Whee Jim found poetry from his wheelchair (article available only to ST subscribers):
Poetry from a wheelchair: How I found my voice | The Straits Times
 
Expected to ship on 16 January 2025
SKU: 978-981-94-1923-4

  • About the Book

    This photobook is more than just a showcase of images; it is a deeply personal journey through love, loss, and resilience. Each photograph tells a story, reflecting the beauty and complexity of life as seen through Whee Jim’s eyes. After experiencing profound personal loss, Whee Jim turned to his camera—his humble mobile phone—to capture moments that resonate with joy, sadness, and everything in between. 

     

    Edited by his close friend and former journalist Yap Su-Yin, “Moving: Yeo Whee Jim’s photographs and reflections” is depicted in three Movements.

     

    First, “As Time Flows, Always in Wonder” captures the thrill of adventure and exploration. Second, “Stillness in Motion”
    where the photographer illustrates the beauty found in stillness through intimate moments of family life and serene animal portraits. Third, “Moving In and Out of Light”concludes the collection by exploring themes of faith and gratitude.

     

    These photographs evoke feelings of spirituality and reflection, encouraging us to find meaning in our experiences and recognize the light that guides us through life's challenges.

  • Tech Specs

    Moving: Yeo Whee Jim’s Photographs and Reflections
    ISBN 978-981-94-1923-4
    Author Yeo Whee Jim
    Editor Yap Su-Yin
    Book Size 230mm x 230mm
    Pages 192
    Price $ 88.00 (before GST)
    Year 2025
    Publisher Word Image Pte Ltd
    Imprint Dakota Books

  • About the Author

    Whee Jim has been battling motor neurone disease since 2022. He has since lost his fine motor skills and needs help with his activities of daily living. When he was more able-bodied, he enjoyed taking photographs with his mobile phone. Each snapshot reflects his resilience and love for life, reminding us that even in challenging times, creativity can flourish.

     

    He launched his first collection of poems titled Itinerary at the Arts House on 28 June 2024, a 96-page book containing his reflections on legacy, mortality and leading a full life. He is delighted to be alive to celebrate the new year 2025, with his first exhibition of photographs from his latest 192-page photobook Moving: Yeo Whee Jim’s Photographs and Reflections to benefit The Business Times Budding Artists Fund.

  • What Others Say

    People always say that a picture paints a thousand words. For Whee Jim, his pictures paint a million feelings. To me, the way to appreciate Whee Jim’s works, is not to see how he took those photographs with his skills, but how he took them with his heart.
    - Sam Tan
    Music and photography lover

     

    The photographs in this remarkable collection offer a glimpse into both Whee Jim’s past and his aspirations for the future. Some were taken during his travels, capturing moments of awe and wonder, while others reveal the quiet beauty and joy found in everyday life. The profound challenges Whee Jim has faced are woven into his photography, imbuing these images with a poignant depth. This collection stands as a powerful testament to his vision, creativity, and unyielding spirit.
    - Tan Lip Seng
    Cultural Medallion recipient, 1985

     

    Sorting through the mass/mess of a lifetime’s photographs is slow work: each image sends you down a rabbit hole of memories, most happy, some poignant, a few painful. I am grateful to Whee Jim for honestly curating and sharing his journey with us: it could not have been easy for him. At one level, the images show us his love for nature and adventure, and for the things of family, home and country. Gradually, we are drawn in to see the collection through his eyes, refracted through the joys and challenges of his life. This book is both a testament and celebration of an indomitable spirit that remains fully anchored in faith, love and hope.
    - Goh Yew Lin
    Nature, photography and culture enthusiast

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