Comic character Joe G (second from left) is back in Azmi’s latest book 'Tanjong Life: The New Norm', which draws on the artist's pandemic experiences and observations in Penang. Photo: Azmi Hussin
The buck-toothed, card-carrying Penangite Joe G returns amid the current pandemic, observing how Covid-19 has changed and affected life in his beloved state and country.
In a different take from Azmi Hussin’s original comic book Tanjong Life published in 2015, Joe G’s second book of adventures tackles not only the humorous, cheerful side of Penang, but also the sombre elements of the new reality we find ourselves in.
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Azmi Hussin's comics and murals
Comic character Joe G (second from left) is back in Azmi’s latest book 'Tanjong Life: The New Norm', which draws on the artist's pandemic experiences and observations in Penang. Photo: Azmi Hussin
Azmi's mural series of legendary Penang football players seen the City Stadium. He was commissioned by the Penang Island City Council for the mural series last December. Photo: The Star/Zainudin Ahad
Azmi and his mural of iconic entertainer Tan Sri P. Ramlee along Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah in Penang in March. During the pandemic, Azmi has also kept busy with mural work outside the lockdown spells. Photo: The Star/Zainudin Ahad
Azmi captures how the ordinary masses have had to cope with lockdown announcements and pandemic restrictions in his new book. Photo: Azmi Hussin
Azmi captures the highs and lows of life during the pandemic in his new comic book 'Tanjong Life: The New Norm'. Photo: Azmi Hussin
Azmi’s heartwarming 'The Little Mamak' was a breakthrough release for him in 2016.
An image depicting how Penang's tourism industry has suffered during the pandemic from Azmi's new book 'Tanjong Life: The New Norm'. Photo: Azmi Hussin
A filepic of Azmi during the pre-pandemic days in 2019 where he sustained regular portrait work at arts events in Penang. Photo: The Star/Zainudin Ahad
Azmi also touches on environmental concerns in his new book 'Tanjong Life: The New Norm'. Photo: Azmi Hussin
