‘Xibit’ Features Unsung Local Comic Artists
By P Marilyn

Bandar Seri Begawan - Works of various cartoonists and manga artists in Brunei will be featured in a comic book entitled Xibit, a combination of the two different styles as the latest addition to the local art scene.

Mohd Denny Azriman bin Hj Madni also known as Ambuyart, one of the nine contributing artists/cartoonists for Xibit spoke to the Bulletin yesterday on the idea and reason behind the development of the comic book.

"Xibit is a personal project among nine various talented artists/cartoonists in Brunei, comprised mostly of illustrators and two students from International School Brunei (ISB)," he said.

When asked how the idea to create a comic book came about, Denny said, "The idea began when I noticed that there are many unrecognised artistic talents in Brunei. Some made it, while others needed a platform to showcase their creative works to the public," said Mohd Denny.

"Through Xibit, we are turning our hobby into a more serious thing. We want to show that there are talented artists in Brunei. If not, these talents might just go to waste.

"Most people just display their artwork on websites and not everyone gets to see how impressive their works are," he added

"It took us two months to gather all materials. We each came up with our own idea, storyline, colours and graphics. We also used different mediums such as watercolor and Photoshop."

Working as an illustrator himself at Brunei Press Sdn Bhd, Denny developed an interest in cartooning since he was in primary school.

He began doing freelance work for Borneo Bulletin, Media Permata and Majalah Juara after completing his 'A' Levels before joining Brunei Press permanently in 2006.

The first issue of Xibit will be out for sale today at the Brunei Book Fair at the International Convention Centre in Berakas after 4.30pm. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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