Interview:
Rixou Low
1. Tell us a little about yourself, what you do and like doing?
I am the author of Pandora’s Scar, as well as various comic story concepts in development, and a freelance educator. I love creating and consuming stories in all forms!
2. What makes you want to draw and submit your comics for the anthology?
What merely reading smash hit comics series doesn’t tell people is that comics creation is not just about a select few individuals being somehow mystically endowed with boundless talent and productivity. There is a lot of discipline, hard work, frustration and negotiation involved as well. All this may sound scary, but if anyone thinks being able to bring their creation to life is worth all this, then know you are not alone, and give it a go.
3. Share with us your art style, what has influenced you that makes you want to draw in the style you are advocating?
It’s gone through a few changes.
The style I currently use for Pandora’s Scar is anime and JRPG inspired because it fits the aesthetic I envision the story world and characters. What is more constant (I think) is that my stories tend to combine intimate character studies and sprawling backgrounds. Because the beauty of fiction is both in its ability to make characters and situations that resonate with us and its boundless possibilities.
4. What do you think about when it comes to comics-making or publishing in Singapore?
There is still a strong interest in consuming comics and comics-related media like anime and games. When discussing local creations, mainstream media tends to overlook fiction, fantasy and pop culture-based works though it would be good to see a change.
5. If money is not an issue, what would you like to pursue in comics?
Get a team together to go into story making using interactive media like visual novel games or audio-visual novelizations.
