Malaysian artists exhibit their '555' journals in Covid memory project

Jakarta-based Malaysian artist Gladys Teo-Simpson’s 555 notebook excerpt seen at the 'Project 555' exhibit at Ilham Gallery in KL. Photo: Ilham Gallery/Malaysia Design Archive

Life changed for many people during the pandemic and lockdowns of the past two years. Meetings moved online, school-going children spent all their time at home and baking supplies ran out at the supermarket.

Amid face masks, sanitisers and the never-ending slew of bad news, we found ways to cope, to channel pent-up energy and frustrations in new and creative ways.