“Its a great opportunity to be seen, definitely. I’m thankful to be given the trust to be part of the event, ” says Jack.His nickname came from his secondary school days. And how it has stuck.
Jack’s passion for poetry was nurtured further when he discovered Projek Rabak, an Ipoh arts collective founded in 2011 by indie artiste and poet/writer Mohd Jayzuan, better known as Jay, and a group of creative friends. In the Projek Rabak circles, there are no fixed ideas or strict notions about art. With such an open creative environment, Jack found his own approach in making poetry. His lively performances are both entertaining, dramatic and visceral. But he has also learned to calm things down, with more nuanced live readings.It’s always a process of learning, and Jack is steadily growing as a creative person.
“As for the process, I’m old school. That means my writing comes from my reading and also hanging out with people. I wouldn’t say I get more by travelling.”